Assistant Director (Info Policy & Plans)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks a professional to lead Strategic Communication efforts for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This role involves strategising SC policies, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading information campaigns to align key messages with SAF narratives. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in strategic communications, media management, and a strong understanding of SAF operations. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of working experience in fields of strategic communications and/or corporate communications or media management.
• Well-versed with SC campaign planning, media management and operations.
• Understanding of SAF organisation, operations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Strategise and plan the SAF Strategic Communication (SC) policies and plans.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Lead information campaigns.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the information campaign.
• Ensure the SAF communications are synchronised and relevant.
• Align MINDEF/SAF key messages to the SAF narratives.

Skills

Strategic Communication

Media Management

Campaign Planning

Job description

What the role is:

You lead Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Strategic Communication (SC) efforts such as collaborating with MINDEF/SAF SC agencies in derive SC focus areas, narratives and lines of efforts for SAF information and campaign in support of SAF’s mission.

What you will be working on:

• Strategise and plan the SAF Strategic Communication (SC) policies and plans
• Collaborate with various stakeholders
• Lead information campaigns
• Monitor the effectiveness of the information campaign
• Ensure the SAF communications are synchronised and relevant
• Being cognisant of the evolving information, military operating landscapes as well as geopolitical developments to identify information threats and opportunities
• Aligning MINDEF/SAF key messages to the SAF narratives

What we are looking for:

• At least 10 years of working experience in fields of strategic communications and/or corporate communications or media management
• Well-versed with SC campaign planning, media management and operations
• Understanding of SAF organisation, operations and policies
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.