Senior Executive (Relations)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF Singapore is seeking a professional to support defence relations and protocol services for a portfolio covering more than 10 countries. You will act as the main contact for assigned countries, assist in planning official visits, and coordinate logistics for high-level events.

The role requires strong organisational, communication, and multitasking abilities, with a capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Education in International Relations, Hospitality, Communications, Management or similar fields of study.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform liaison work handling defence relations and protocol services at the MINDEF/SAF level.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned countries in your portfolio.
• Assist in planning and organising all visits including official visits, working visits, transit visits and special programmes.
• Coordinate arrangements and logistics for high-level visits and events.
• Support the execution of official events in accordance with established protocols and requirements.
• Anticipate and respond to needs, changes and ad-hoc requests from MINDEF/SAF principals and guests to ensure events are executed with high standards of protocol and hospitality.
• Maintain cordial relationships with foreign Military Attaches, Embassy officials, and senior MINDEF/SAF personnel.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Education

International Relations / related field

Job description

What the role is:

You will support the Assistant Director (Relations) in a two-person team managing defence relations for a portfolio covering more than 10 countries.

What you will be working on:

• Perform liaison work handling defence relations and protocol services at the MINDEF/SAF level
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned countries in your portfolio
• Assist in planning and organising all visits including official visits, working visits, transit visits and special programmes
• Coordinate arrangements and logistics for high-level visits and events
• Support the execution of official events in accordance with established protocols and requirements
• Challenge(s)- Anticipating and responding to the needs, changes and ad-hoc requests from MINDEF/SAF principals and their guests to ensure events are executed with the highest standard of protocol and hospitality
• Maintaining cordial and professional relationships with foreign Military Attaches, Embassy officials, and senior MINDEF/SAF personnel

What we are looking for:

• Education in International Relations, Hospitality, Communications, Management or similar fields of study
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• 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.