Manager (Communications Research) - Gombak

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense department in Singapore is seeking a candidate to manage a repository of research portfolios and conduct information analysis. The ideal applicant will have educational qualifications in communications or related fields, with an interest in Singapore's political and defense developments. Advantageous skills include proficiency in multiple languages and prior experience in media or technology.

Qualifications

• Education in Mass Communications, Social Sciences-related fields or Science and Technology.
• Prior experience in media, marketing research, or info-comm technology is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu or Indonesia or Mandarin would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an information database.
• Conduct information fusion and analysis.
• Assess the effect of strategic communications efforts.

Skills

Strong command of both spoken and written English

Acute awareness of regional and international media

Active interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments

Education

Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences

Education in Science and Technology

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for creating and maintaining a repository of research portfolios to facilitate strategic communications planning in support of MINDEF/SAF's strategic objectives, conducting information fusion and analysis, and evaluating research tools and capabilities.

What You Will Be Working On

• Create and maintain an information database
• Conduct information fusion and analysis
• Evaluate research tools and capabilities
• Assess the effect of strategic communications efforts on the general public's perception of MINDEF/SAF

Challenge(s)

• Grasping and making sense of ongoing developments and conversations in the information environment

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Mass Communications, Social Sciences-related fields (Political Science, International Relations) or Science and Technology (Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science, etc.)
• Prior experience in the fields of media, marketing research, or info-comm technology is advantageous
• Active interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments as well as current affairs
• Acute awareness of the regional and international media environment and how it can be leveraged to the benefit of MINDEF/SAF and its interests
• Strong command of both spoken and written English
• Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu or Indonesia or Mandarin would be advantageous

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.