Strategic Partnerships Lead – Defense & Security Advocacy

NLB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a senior communications leader to build and strengthen its network of partners and influencers locally and internationally. You will develop engagement and advocacy strategies, lead a team, and drive strategic communications across MINDEF/SAF to support deterrence, diplomacy, and national security objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, political awareness, and the ability to navigate a dynamic information landscape with creative and proactive problem-solving across a

Qualifications

• Education in Mass Communications, Communications, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in government communications, strategic communications, marketing, partnerships, stakeholder engagement or related areas
• Strong interest in and awareness of Singapore's political, defence and security developments, current affairs, as well as evolving social media and technology trends
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team and build effective relationships with a diverse range of partners, advocates and stakeholders
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, creativity and resilience in navigating a fast-paced and evolving information environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver on partnership and engagement objectives
• Develop and implement partnership, engagement, and advocacy strategies
• Build and sustain credible relationships with local and international stakeholders and influencers to support MINDEF/SAF's strategic communications objectives
• Identify emerging audience and social media trends, assess their implications for MINDEF/SAF and translate relevant developments into timely engagement and advocacy opportunities
• Navigate a fast-moving and increasingly complex information environment
• Keep abreast of emerging audience and social media trends

Job description

MINDEF is seeking a senior communications leader to build and strengthen its network of partners and influencers locally and internationally. You will develop engagement and advocacy strategies, lead a team, and drive strategic communications across MINDEF/SAF to support deterrence, diplomacy, and national security objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, political awareness, and the ability to navigate a dynamic information landscape with creative and proactive problem-solving across a