Analyst (Information Analysis)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks a candidate to conduct research and analysis on strategic communications. This role involves coordinating projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of MINDEF/SAF's communications and assessing current information strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant educational background and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences is required.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent writing ability needed.
• Good understanding of Singapore's political and security context is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on strategic communications.
• Coordinate projects to enhance MINDEF/SAF's communications analysis.
• Assess effectiveness of information strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent writing ability

Awareness of current affairs

Education

Mass Communications

Political Science

International Relations

Psychology

Economics

Job description

What The Role Is

You conduct research and analysis on the strategic communications environment, online information trends and developments, and their applications and implications for MINDEF/SAF and Singapore.

What You Will Be Working On

• Coordinate projects to enhance analysis of MINDEF/SAF's strategic communications efforts
• Test and validate MINDEF/SAF's opinion sensing capabilities
• Assess effectiveness of information strategies
• Develop tailored strategies to profile information in high-reach information portals to achieve portal-specific targets
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Grasping ongoing developments in the media environment and making timely, accurate assessments
• Swiftly understanding how real-world issues and developments impact MINDEF/SAF in a saturated, fast-paced information environment
• Maintaining composure, flexibility, and adaptability in a short-cycle information environment
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Economics)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent writing ability
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence and security developments, as well as current affairs
• Acute awareness of the regional and international media environment
• Understanding of how media can be leveraged to benefit MINDEF/SAF and its interests
  
  
  

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.