Job Description

What the role is:You develop long-cycle strategic communications strategies and master plans for the relevant target audiences in support of MINDEF/SAF strategic communications objectives.What you will be working on:You also play a central coordinating role in synchronising the strategic communications efforts across the different target audience groups. In addition, you derive operational learning based on contemporary regional or international conflicts or incidents through the lens of strategic communications. Your challenge lies in keeping pace with the fast-evolving information landscape, geopolitical developments, and having a keen understanding of MINDEF/SAF policies and objectives in key functional areas.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Communications, Psychology, International Relations or Social Sciences, with at least 6 years' relevant experience in these fields. Proficiency in vernacular languages such as Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin is advantageous. 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