Manager (Communications Research) - Gombak

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF invites applications for a role focused on building and maintaining a research portfolio repository to support strategic communications planning for MINDEF/SAF. You will conduct information fusion, assess tools, and analyze how communications affect public perception.

The ideal candidate has a background in mass communications or related fields, with strong English, an interest in defence issues, and awareness of the regional media environment. Singapore-based position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mass Communications, Social Sciences or Science/Technology related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Interest in Singapore’s political, defence and security developments.
• Awareness of regional and international media environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an information database.
• Conduct information fusion and analysis.
• Evaluate research tools and capabilities.
• Assess how strategic communications affect public perception.

Education

Mass Communications

Social Sciences / Political Science / International Relations

Science and Technology / Information Science / ICT

Languages: English

Media/Marketing research experience

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/SAFChallenge(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

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.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.