Manager (Operations Planning & Control)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency of Singapore seeks a candidate to play a crucial role in analysing information and developing communication strategies during crises. This position demands strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Ideal candidates should have a background in communication studies or related fields, alongside at least 2 years of experience in journalism, public relations, or corporate communications.

Qualifications

• Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, or Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Vernacular language proficiency

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Interest in media and political developments

Education

Communication Studies, Political Science, or 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.

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.