Job Description

What the role is:You play an instrumental role in the development of policies and initiatives associated with defence cyber collaboration and defence relations.What you will be working on:On this, you monitor, analyse, and provide policy recommendations to enhance defence cyber cooperation with foreign and local cyber partners. You also manage and execute in-country and overseas bilateral and multi-lateral visits, meetings, conferences, and exercises. 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. 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, and have good time management and organisational skills. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. (Applicants with no experience may apply.) 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