Job Description

What the role is:The Strategic Communications & Engagement Division (SCED) oversees the planning, development and execution of public communication strategies and public engagements as well as the management of MND\'s social media strategies and platforms to communicate the Ministry\'s policies and programmes. SCED\'s communications and outreach functions including issues management, media relations, digital communications, events management, marketing communications, publications, and stakeholder engagement. These functions are conducted in an integrated manner to maximise MND\'s communications and outreach efforts and to ensure greater synergies across the MND family agencies. You will be part of the Strategic Communications team, and your role will be to develop and execute public communication strategies to articulate and communicate the Ministry\'s policies and programmes.What you will be working on:1. Work closely with MND family agencies to develop and execute integrated communications strategies to put forward MND\'s policies and programmes 2. Develop media engagement and publicity efforts 3. Leverage on engagement with stakeholder groups to better inform MND\'s public communications efforts 4. Red-teaming, crisis comms and issues management 5. Events management, including media publicity and digital communicationsWhat we are looking for:

• Between 4 to 8 years of relevant working experience \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in strategic comms, media relations and/or marketing communications \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong command of spoken and written English; proficiency in your mother-tongue is an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Good networking and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player who can work with various divisions/agencies; able to manage challenging stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Self-starter who is able to multi-task and manage several projects concurrently \xe2\x80\xa2 Good understanding and interest in government issues and current affairs \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to think independently, and analyse issues quickly \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to put on a macro/strategic lens on issues as well as work at the operational level

About Ministry of National Development:The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence - one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City Our Mission: Develop world-class infrastructure Create a vibrant and sustainable living environment Build rooted and cohesive communities

Ministry of National Development