Manager (Defence Relations - Joint)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore invites professionals to join our defence relations team. You will work closely with MINDEF and SAF Joint/Services to strategise and plan engagements with Countries of Interest to achieve policy outcomes, while maintaining an overarching view of SAF's defence relations.

You will plan calendars, coordinate with internal stakeholders, assess implications of geopolitical developments, identify trends, conduct research, and prepare briefs for leadership.

Qualifications

• Education in International Relations, Political Science, History or Social Sciences related fields.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; second language advantageous.
• Keen interest in current trends across Singapore's political/geopolitical, defence and security developments.
• Team player who is motivated and motivational.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee defence relations calendar of events for identified SAF leaderships.
• Coordinate with various internal stakeholders.
• Assess implications of developments on SAF policy.
• Develop deep expertise in each country's strategic dynamics, key issues, personalities and perceptions of Singapore/SAF.
• Identify emerging trends in defence relations.
• Conduct research, synthesise information and present informed recommendations.
• Prepare briefs and briefing folders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinker

Motivational

Strong English proficiency

Education

Education in International Relations, Political Science, History or Social Sciences related fields

Job description

What The Role Is

You assist in working closely with MINDEF and SAF Joint/Services to strategise and plan SAF's defence relations efforts with Countries of Interest to achieve policy outcomes. You also maintain an overarching view of defence relations engagements across MINDEF and the SAF to ensure alignment and understanding of overall SAF's outcomes.

What You Will Be Working On

• Plan and oversee defence relations calendar of events for identified SAF leaderships
• Coordinate with various internal stakeholders
• Assess implications of developments on SAF policy
• Develop deep expertise in each country's strategic dynamics, key issues, personalities and perceptions of Singapore/SAF
• Identify emerging trends
• Conduct research, synthesise information and present informed recommendations
• Prepare briefs and briefing folders

Challenge(s)

• Managing dynamic nature of defence relations which may be adversely affected by geopolitical developments
• Providing quick assessments of events in ever-changing security environment
• Discerning and distilling wide-ranging sources of information which can impact the SAF and its operations

What We Are Looking For

• Education in International Relations, Political Science, History or Social Sciences related fields
• Strong command of written and spoken English, proficiency in second language advantageous
• Keen interest in current trends across Singapore's political/geopolitical, defence and security developments
• Team player who is motivated and motivational
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enjoy creative work and demonstrate innovative spirit in dealing with issues
• Strategic thinking ability with capability to provide quick assessments

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.