Job Description

What the role is:You monitor and analyse media coverage and online discussions across various media outlets and platforms, and identify trending conversations and issues of interest that have potential operational, policy, and reputational repercussions on MINDEF, SAF and Singapore\'s defence.What you will be working on:You provide timely updates and analysis, and provide recommendations for these reports and discussions. Your products include regular as well as ad-hoc reports, tracking dashboards, and in-depth analyses and risk assessments of significant issues of concern. Your products provide situational awareness and facilitate decision-making and strategic communications planning at the highest levels. Your challenge lies in identifying and sense-making key indicators/issues of interest, curating these into products for top MINDEF/SAF management and making recommendations to support decision-making.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification with a good understanding of the media landscape and an interest in political, defence and security developments in Singapore and the region. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a good command of spoken and written English is essential. You must be able to handle stress, think on your feet in times of crisis and have a sharp and analytical mind. Proficiency in a vernacular language and expertise with social media platforms is advantageous. You will be required to perform rotational duties for tracking of issues and support crisis communications work. Appointment will be commensurate with your work experience. (Candidates will 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