The Opportunity
The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is looking for an Associate (Communications & Engagement) [Internship] to support the development, stakeholder engagement and promotion of the CGGIand related index initiatives. This is a full-time, 4-monthinternship.
Each year, CGG publishes the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), which measures the capabilities and effectiveness of governments in 133 countries. CGGI spurs and supports governments to improve their performance, and is among the most established and comprehensive indices of its kind. We also partner with governments and international partners to develop other indices, data tools, publications and knowledge products that support public service leaders and institutions at national and sub-national levels.
Our products are distributed to the leaders and senior officials of over 100 governments around the world, as well as international and non-governmental organisations, experts, and media working in the areas of governance and public policy.
Responsibilities
1. CGGI Communications & Regional Events
- Media campaign planning: Propose and help execute media campaign plans for CGGI and its regional events, including social media content calendars, key messaging, and channel strategy. Draft and refine media releases, social posts, and campaign collateral, incorporating feedback from the team and external partners.
- Event planning & logistics: Support planning and logistics for regional events, including venue and vendor coordination, content curation, and attendance registration. Track post-event outcomes (media coverage, attendance, engagement) and propose improvements for future events.
- Stakeholder engagement: Coordinate correspondence and meetings with speakers, media partners, local organisers, and vendors to support the promotion and delivery of CGGI regional events. Manage and grow distribution lists used to disseminate CGGI content.
- Other administrative duties, as required.
2. Website Development Support
- Website build-out & UI/UX: Support content population, page structuring, and UI/UX improvements for the websites of related index initiatives, proposing design and navigation enhancements based on best practices and user needs, under the guidance of the team.
- Vendor management: Support day-to-day coordination with the website vendor, including timelines, revisions, and issue tracking.
- Content strategy: Help shape how content is organised and presented to different audiences, working with the team to ensure the site stays current and user-friendly as new material is published.
Requirements and Experience
- This internship will be performed on a full-time basis for a minimum period of four months. A full-time intern will work for an average of 40 hours a week.
- A second or third-year undergraduate student, or recent graduate, in public policy, political science, economics, law, mass communications or a related field
- Graduate students (Masters, PhDs) in relevant fields are also welcome
- Interested in global trends in governance and public policy
- Strong writing and drafting skills, with a good command of written English
- Some exposure to social media management, media relations, or campaign planning
- Some exposure to website development or CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Webflow); an eye for UI/UX is a plus
- Sound project management and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail, an ability to meet deadlines, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design or content tools (e.g., Canva) is valued
Benefits
- Competitive allowance
- Mentoring from former government leaders and officers, and a chance to learn from international experts
- Insights into public administration, socio-economic issues and international relations
- Practical work experience in crafting media campaigns and regional events, and promoting data tools and products
- Unique opportunity to be part of a team designing and delivering world-class products that help to build high performance governments worldwide.
About the Chandler Governance Group
The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is a mission-driven organisation headquartered in Singapore. We are a small organisation, and we work collectively, collaboratively, and entrepreneurially. We aim to get things right the first time, but we are also prepared to adapt quickly when experience shows that something needs to change.
Our mission is to improve public sector governance and build strong nations around the world. We believe that when governments are effective and responsive, they earn the trust of citizens and businesses, which in turn supports investment, work, and national development.
CGG works with governments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to build public sector capability and leadership through technical projects, practical knowledge creation and sharing, and related advisory work. Examples of this work include the design, enhancement, and implementation of key public sector structures, capabilities, systems, and processes, to enable better foresight and planning, performance appraisal, remuneration, policymaking, and public service delivery.
Interested candidates may apply by emailing their CV to: [Confidential Information]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
