Intern, Tech For Good Institute (Research)

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, our mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

The Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) is an independent non-profit think tank on a mission to nurture the positive impact of technology, to harness its full potential to uplift lives in Southeast Asia. It is founded by Grab.

Get to Know the Role

As a Programmes Intern at the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI), you will support our team in advancing research and insights on how technology shapes policy, society, and governance in Southeast Asia. You'll contribute to evidence-based projects, help produce publications and knowledge products, and assist with external engagements such as presentations, panel dialogues, and events.

This role is open to both full-time and part-time arrangements.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

The Daily Activities:

• Conduct desk research and data collection on social and economic issues shaped by technology in Southeast Asia.
• Analyse data and help prepare research outputs and briefing materials.
• Draft summaries, concept notes, and communication content for internal and external use.
• Help with events such as panels, dialogues, and community engagements.
• Provide coordination and administrative support for programme activities.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Interest in technology, policy, and social or economic issues in Southeast Asia.
• Experience in research using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and visualisation.
• Draft research products and briefing notes.
• Organised, with good coordination skills and attention to details.

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer our Interns:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We got you covered with medical insurance plans.
• Leave Entitlement: Enjoy a range of leave options including Annual Leave, Medical Leave, and Hospitalization Leave.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from a flexible work schedule that allows you to balance your academic commitments and personal life.
• Community Involvement: Get involved in community service through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) programs.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique