Manager (Defence Relations - Army)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a qualified candidate to manage Defence Relations with partner countries. You will plan and execute engagement activities, provide timely updates, and prepare briefings for stakeholders.

The role requires education in political science or related fields, strong English, and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants with no experience may apply; appointment will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Education in Political Science, History, International Relations or related field.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Diplomatic inclination and ability to plan engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engagement activities.
• Provide timely DR updates for visits and multilateral events.
• Prepare key briefings for stakeholders.
• Perform secretariat functions.
• Strategise timely responses to dynamic defence and security situations.
• Recommend appropriate positions in ever-changing environments.

Skills

Conscientiousness

Diplomatic inclination

Teamwork

Current affairs knowledge

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Vernacular languages

Education

Education in Political Science, History, International Relations or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

You manage our Defence Relations (DR) with countries under your purview.

What You Will Be Working On

• Plan and execute engagement activities
• Provide timely DR updates for visits and multilateral events
• Prepare key briefings for stakeholders
• Perform secretariat functions
  Challenge(s)
• Strategising timely responses to dynamic defence and security situations
• Recommending appropriate positions in ever-changing environments

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Political Science, History, International Relations or a related field
• Conscientiousness and initiative
• Diplomatic inclination
• Strong teamwork abilities
• Competent knowledge of current affairs and international geopolitics
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Excellent organisational and time organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in vernacular languages is advantageous
• (Applicants with no experience may apply.)
• Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.