Manager (Operations Planning & Control)

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

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks a communications expert to navigate and respond to dynamic information environments. The ideal candidate will analyze trends and coordinate crisis strategies, contributing to the organizational reputation while managing multiple stakeholder expectations. An interest in media, politics, and security developments in Singapore is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in journalism, media, public relations, or corporate communications is advantageous.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of Singapore's media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Analyse information from diverse sources to identify trends and potential issues.
• Develop public communications responses for sensitive issues.
• Craft and coordinate crisis communication strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Education

Education in Communication Studies

Political Science

Social Sciences

Job description

What The Role Is

You fuse information from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fast and dynamic information landscape and conduct of opinion sensing for issues of interest.

What You Will Be Working On

• Analyse information from diverse sources to identify trends and potential issues
• Conduct opinion sensing on matters of interest
• Develop public communications responses for sensitive issues
• Craft and coordinate crisis communication strategies
• Work with multiple agencies during major incidents
• Monitor local and foreign information environments
• Execute customised operations to protect organisational reputation
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Grasping and making sense of rapid developments across local and foreign information environments
• Working under time pressure during crisis situations
• Managing multiple stakeholder expectations
• Adapting to dynamic information landscapes
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, or Social Sciences
• At least 2 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations, or corporate communications is advantageous
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Keen interest in Singapore's media, political, defence and security developments
• Good understanding of Singapore's media landscape
• Assertive, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Ability to perform rotational duties and work odd hours at short notice
  
  
  

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.