Senior Defence Relations & Hospitality Lead

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in Singapore is seeking a role that leads protocol and hospitality for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS). You will oversee defence relations with countries under your charge, coordinating liaison with foreign partners and Singapore's partners.

You will manage events, immigration, and finances for official visits, guiding your team to maintain high standards of hospitality and professional relationships with foreign military attachés and embassy staff.

Qualifications

• Education in International Relations, Political Science, Defence Strategic Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, History, Philosophy, Communications and Media, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in defence relations and/or protocol, or related fields is preferred.
• High level of maturity and interpersonal skills to meet the demands of networking with foreign armed forces and embassy officials.
• Quick thinking with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Highly effective planning and organisational skills.
• Creative problem-solving, decision-making, strategic thinking, and knowledge management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the growing multitude and scale of bilateral defence relations activities for the DIS leadership.
• Oversee the planning and organising of local hospitality elements offered to foreign senior officials visiting Singapore.
• Manage all hospitality matters, immigration arrangements, and finance management for visits.
• Provide guidance to the team in the execution of events.
• Oversee the finances for official visits, ensuring that expenditure is in accordance with MINDEF hospitality guidelines.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for foreign military attachés and embassy officials.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact between the DIS, Government Ministries, and Statutory Boards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Planning and organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

International Relations or related field

Job description

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in Singapore is seeking a role that leads protocol and hospitality for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS). You will oversee defence relations with countries under your charge, coordinating liaison with foreign partners and Singapore's partners.

You will manage events, immigration, and finances for official visits, guiding your team to maintain high standards of hospitality and professional relationships with foreign military attachés and embassy staff.