Strategic Defence Partnerships Lead

SAFRA National Service Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFRA National Service Association in Singapore seeks a strategic partnerships lead to manage and grow relationships with MINDEF, SAF, and MROs, translating collaboration opportunities into impactful defence programmes aligned with national priorities.

You will negotiate partnership frameworks, coordinate cross‑functional teams, deliver outreach initiatives, and report on effectiveness to SAFRA leadership across defence and NS advocacy domains.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related field with strong stakeholder skills.
• Experience in government relations or public sector engagement is preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, negotiate, and manage partnerships and events.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and sustain strategic partnerships with MINDEF, SAF, MROs, and external organizations such as PA and NTUC.
• Facilitate planning, negotiation, and management of partnership frameworks and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between SAFRA and defence stakeholders to enable effective engagement.
• Collaborate with Defence Advocacy to deliver programmes, events, and campaigns.
• Drive integration of partnership opportunities across SAFRA units to maximise impact.
• Ensure partnership initiatives comply with defence narratives, governance, and standards.
• Execute joint programmes and outreach activities with readiness and resource alignment.
• Provide and monitor reports on partnership effectiveness through engagement metrics and advocacy outcomes.
• Present regular management reporting and recommendations to SAFRA leadership.

Skills

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Negotiation

Project management

Public policy knowledge

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Public Policy / Public Administration

Political/Social Sciences

Communications / Strategic Communications

International Relations

Defence Studies / Security Studies

Marketing / Stakeholder Management

Job description

SAFRA National Service Association in Singapore seeks a strategic partnerships lead to manage and grow relationships with MINDEF, SAF, and MROs, translating collaboration opportunities into impactful defence programmes aligned with national priorities.

You will negotiate partnership frameworks, coordinate cross‑functional teams, deliver outreach initiatives, and report on effectiveness to SAFRA leadership across defence and NS advocacy domains.