Deputy Director (Content Development)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Content Strategy Lead to manage and implement educational policies and digital strategies related to national security and identity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in content development, a strong understanding of current affairs, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role requires innovative thinking to adapt content strategies for evolving geopolitical contexts.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant work experience in content and curriculum development.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in relevant roles.
• Familiarity with digital and social media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement content strategies in line with government priorities.
• Lead educational curriculum development and manage partnerships.
• Oversee content creation on defence and security topics.

Skills

Content and curriculum development

Digital marketing

Public awareness

Knowledge of national policy

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, or relevant field

Job description

What the role is:

You lead content strategy development and implementation in support of Whole-of-Government (WOG) priorities for National Education (NE), Total Defence, and national policy positions. This includes building greater commitment to Singapore, as well as strengthening national identity, societal cohesion and resilience, commitment to defence, and support for national service amongst domestic audience groups. You also act as the functional lead in NE content development pertaining to defence and security related issues

What you will be working on:

- Develop and implement content strategies- Lead educational curriculum development- Manage digital marketing and partnerships- Oversee content creation for defence and security topics- Build public awareness and threat literacy- Foster constructive discussions on national issues- Strengthen content development systems- Guide team innovation in digital contentChallenge(s)- Ensuring content strategy is fit for purpose and future-proofed to keep pace with the evolving geopolitical, domestic, and technological landscape- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current affairs, geopolitical developments, and domestic issues, including how this impacts Singapore and domestic audiences- Being astute in determining appropriate content formats, messages, and takeaways for audiences especially in areas such as Singapore’s foreign and defence policy- Being creative and quick to adapt content development strategy to keep pace with information landscape trends- Leading the team to innovate and experiment to stay ahead of the curve

What we are looking for:

- Education in Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Public Administration, Communications or a relevant field- At least 15 years of relevant work experience in content and curriculum development, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience- Familiarity with digital and social media landscape- Excellent command of spoken and written English- Keen interest in Singapore's story, defence and security matters and current affairsOnly 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.