Assistant Director (Research) - Gombak

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 dedicated professional to monitor and conduct deep research on terrorism and security issues. The role involves producing comprehensive threat assessments to aid the Singapore Armed Forces' operations and inform policy decisions. Candidates must possess at least 6 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills, ensuring effective interactions across various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in research, terrorism, or security-related field.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security-related information from multiple sources.
• Produce threat assessments and strategic reports.
• Prepare briefings for operational and policy decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Creative problem solving

Decision making

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for monitoring and conducting deep research on terrorism and security-related issues, while producing threat assessments to support Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) operations and policy decisions.

What You Will Be Working On

• Monitor and analyse security-related information from multiple sources
• Identify patterns, risks, and emerging threats from extremist actors
• Produce threat assessments and strategic reports
• Prepare briefings for operational and policy decisions
• Collaborate with SAF entities, Whole-of-Government (WoG) agencies and foreign partners
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Analysing complex security information from multiple sources
• Managing close collaborations with multiple stakeholders
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• At least 6 years of experience in research, terrorism or security-related field
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational capabilities
• Creative problem solving skills
• Decision making abilities
• Good emotional intelligence and collaborative skills
  
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.