Assistant Director (Technology Collaboration)

MINDEF; Singapore; In loco; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MINDEF Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to establish defence technology collaboration arrangements with selected countries and agencies. You will work with government, industry, academia and research institutes to gain technology access, strengthen resilience and advance capability development.

You will also develop and execute visit programmes for foreign defence technology delegations during major events such as the Singapore Airshow and International Maritime Defence

Competenze

• Education in Science, Engineering, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience preferably in defence acquisition, technology, systems management, policy, international relations or working with foreign governments.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Good team player.

Mansioni

• Establish defence technology collaboration arrangements with selected countries and agencies.
• Work with government, industry, academia and research institutes to gain technology access, ensure technology resilience and further capability development.
• Develop and execute visit programmes for foreign defence technology delegations during major local events such as Singapore Airshow and International Maritime Defence Exhibition.
• Engage foreign counterparts on mutual areas and other issues of interest.
• Build constructive relationships with various stakeholders, including senior management, local and foreign counterparts.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Motivated

Team player

Formazione

Science, Engineering, or International Relations related field

Descrizione del lavoro

What the role is:

You are responsible for establishing defence technology collaboration arrangements with selected countries and agencies, working with government, industry, academia and research institutes for the purpose of gaining technology access, ensuring technology resilience and furthering capability development.

What you will be working on:

• Establish defence technology collaboration arrangements with selected countries and agencies
• Work with government, industry, academia and research institutes to gain technology access, ensure technology resilience and further capability development
• Develop and execute visit programmes for foreign defence technology delegations during major local events such as Singapore Airshow and International Maritime Defence Exhibition
• Engage foreign counterparts on mutual areas and other issues of interest
• Build constructive relationships with various stakeholders, including senior management, local and foreign counterparts

Challenge(s):

Building and maintaining constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders including senior management and foreign counterparts in a dynamic international environment

What we are looking for:

• Education in Science, Engineering, International Relations or a related field
• At least 6 years of experience preferably in defence acquisition, technology, systems management, policy, international relations or working with foreign governments
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management and analytical skills
• Highly motivated individual
• Good team player
• Ability to work under pressure

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, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.