Manager (Defence Relations - DIS)

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

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking a Defence Relations (DR) professional responsible for planning and executing multilateral and bilateral DR events, coordinating with the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and other Services.

You will engage foreign partners, manage logistics, liaise with stakeholders, adapt to changing circumstances, and work with multiple teams to deliver DR programmes.

Qualifications

• Education in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Geography, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in international relations and/or knowledge of a foreign language is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively (Applicants with no experience may apply).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multilateral and bilateral DR events.
• Execute DR engagement activities, including visits by foreign partners and courtesy calls.
• Coordinate logistics and administrative matters for DR programmes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to align on objectives and requirements for DR programmes.
• Adapt swiftly to changing circumstances to ensure successful DR events.
• Interact with multiple stakeholders in planning and execution of DR activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Foreign language knowledge

Education

Related field degree (Social Sciences/Political Science/IR)

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for the planning and execution of multilateral and/or bilateral Defence Relations (DR) events and collaborating with other stakeholders within the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and with other Services.

What you will be working on:

• Execute DR engagement activities, including visits by foreign partners, courtesy calls, and other events
• Coordinate logistics and administrative matters to ensure the smooth delivery of DR programmes
• Liaise with various stakeholders to align on objectives and requirements for DR programmesChallenge(s)- Adapting swiftly to changing circumstances for the successful execution of DR events
• Interacting and working closely with multiple stakeholders in planning and execution of DR activities

What we are looking for:

• Education in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Geography, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in international relations and/or knowledge of a foreign language is advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively(Applicants with no experience may apply.)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.