Job Description

What the role is:You review and formulate National Service (NS) policies on resource allocation and deployment of full-time national servicemen (NSFs), ensuring optimal deployment of NS resources to meet critical operational and manpower needs.What you will be working on:- Review policies and guidelines governing inter-ministry and inter-Service NS resource allocation and recruitment issues - Formulate and review NS policies on resource allocation, deployment, and leadership selection - Maintain and update the Vocation Interest Framework for NSFs - Evaluate issues from MINDEF and national perspectives - Balance competing demands considering available manpower, national trends, social norms, and stakeholder expectations - Uphold key principles of NS while maintaining public support Challenge(s) - Making robust recommendations to balance competing demands with limited resources - Evaluating and making decisions on cases that deviate from policy guidelines - Communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including pre-enlistees, servicemen, family members, and employersWhat we are looking for:- Education in Human Resources, Political/Social Sciences or a related field is preferred - At least 2 years of experience in manpower, info management, and policy-related roles - Strong analytical skills with ability to see patterns, think fast, and consider policy implications - Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to work independently - Ability to manage different stakeholders and remain calm under pressure - Strong organisational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills - Initiative to pre-empt, identify, research, and resolve issues with tact and discretion Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. 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