Job Description

What the role is:You develop the Defence Relations and International Engagement (DRIE) strategy to guide MINDEF/SAF\'s Defence Relations (DR) efforts in the area of cyber.What you will be working on:On this, you review, analyse and provide policy recommendations regarding MINDEF/SAF\'s engagement strategy, collaboration, and defence relations. You also lead efforts to formalise collaboration efforts with foreign cyber partners and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that cyber collaboration and cyber defence relations policies are well coordinated. Your challenge lies in understanding the cultural and security considerations underpinning defence relations as well as anticipating issues and identifying opportunities for enhancing collaboration.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Economics, History, or any related field, with at least 6 years\' working experience in policy or international relations. You must have strong conceptual ability, mastery of written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Having a keen interest in cyber and current affairs is advantageous. You should also be committed to achieving results, be adaptable and able to work independently, have good time management and organizational skills, and be able to work under pressure and deliver results in short timelines. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About MINDEF:The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore\'s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF\'s mission and ensure Singapore\'s security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

Ministry of Defence