Assistant Director (Engagement & Recognition)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage stakeholder engagement, support National Service, and develop unified messaging frameworks. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years in stakeholder management, with strong relationship-building and communication skills. The role offers a chance to work closely with various stakeholders to strengthen support for NSmen and their families.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in stakeholder management.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Must be adaptable and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Sense-make the needs and wants of NSmen across generations.
• Formulate and execute paths with external stakeholders.
• Develop a unified messaging framework aligned with strategic reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Communication expertise

Adaptability

Collaboration

Job description

What the role is:

You play a pivotal role in partnering with our external stakeholders to implement engagement strategies and recognition initiatives to strengthen support for National Service (NS), NSmen, and their families.

What you will be working on:

- Sense-make the needs and wants of NSmen at various stages of their lives across generations.
- Formulate and execute paths with external stakeholders.
- Develop a unified messaging framework aligned with MINDEF/SAF's strategic reviews.
- Challenges include balancing diverse stakeholder priorities, developing effective collaborative processes, and managing time-sensitive deliverables.

What we are looking for:

- At least 6 years of experience in stakeholder management.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Communication expertise.
- Must be adaptable and collaborative.
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. Should these efforts fail, the goal is to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF, offering opportunities in various fields such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more.
DXOs work alongside military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission, ensuring Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence work together to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.