NPO – Intern-Research & Engagement

Founded in 1952, PPIS (Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura or the Singapore Muslim Women’s Association) is a non-profit organisation focused on community services. We are dedicated to working with women of all ages in carrying out their multiple roles in society. PPIS runs three core community services namely Family Services, Student Care and Early Childhood Education (ECE). With 16 centres island-wide, the services work together to provide quality and holistic support as well as developmental programmes for women and their families across the different phases of their lives. 

1. Research & Advocacy (50%)

• To provide assistance to secretariat and supervising officer for the Research and Engagement Task force.
• To assist the researcher in coordinating the implementation of PPIS Research projects on women’s and women-related issues.
• To facilitate and support the organisation efforts in showcasing research findings to the professional community.
• To assist in collating information & data, planning, organising and implementing events when opportunities for advocacy arises.

2. Community (Women) & Members Engagement (50%)

• Facilitate the collation of feedback from PPIS members, stakeholders and the community to understand community’s needs address issues of concern to the community.
• Collaborate with established partner organizations and agencies in programme delivery, where possible.