Deputy Director (Command & Staff Training - Joint)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced leader to manage curriculum development for Professional Military Education. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of military operations expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience in training and curriculum design. Responsibilities include supervising teams and ensuring academic standards. This role promises a challenging opportunity within a pivotal educational framework for future military leaders.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years in military operations expertise.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Experience in training, curriculum development, joint exercises.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision for curriculum development.
• Oversee assessment of student performance and professional growth.
• Supervise a team and mentor students.

Skills

Leadership

Military operations expertise

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Planning and coordination

Education

Background in Security Studies or International Relations

Curriculum Design or Development

Job description

What the role is:

Provide leadership, direction and supervision for Professional Military Education curriculum development under the Joint Faculty, and provide direct support to establish the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) Faculty.

What you will be working on:

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision for Professional Military Education curriculum development
• Provide direct support to establish Digital and Intelligence Service Faculty
• Assume Course Director responsibilities
• Assist Commandant Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College (GKS CSC) and Head Faculty (DIS) on course programming and execution
• Oversee the assessment of student performance and professional growth
• Supervise a team as well as students who will become commanders and staffers
• Convert in-depth understanding of organizations and security procedures into material and opportunities for learning and developing participants
• Challenge(s): Having in-depth understanding of the organisations and security procedures involved in the various aspects of Joint and DIS Operations

What we are looking for:

• At least 20 years in military operations expertise
• Background in Security Studies, International Relations, Campaign War Studies, Curriculum Design or Development
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities
• Experience in training, curriculum development, joint exercises, coaching and mentoring
• Experience in planning, coordinating and executing courses
• Ability to maintain academic standards and rigorous evaluation processes
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.