You will lead a team in developing and implementing policy initiatives that strengthen support for Total Defence and National Education to enhance commitment to defence (C2D) and commitment to Singapore (C2S).

Assistant Director (Engagement)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 13 Apr 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop and implement policy initiatives
- Lead engagement programmes with stakeholders
- Collaborate with 3P (Private, Public and People Sectors) on Whole-of-Government (WOG) policies
- Keep key stakeholders engaged so that they continue to be advocates for the security and success of Singapore
Challenge(s)
- Consistently reviewing and charting out engagement programmes that capture the mindshare of our stakeholders
- Sustaining interest and confidence in the near-term while ensuring the long-term strategic goals of the work plan are not compromised
What we are looking for
- Education in Mass Communications and/or Arts and Social Sciences
- At least 6 years of relevant experience
- Strong command of spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strategic planning abilities
- Networking expertise
- Knowledge of MINDEF/SAF operations is advantageous
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure and independently
- Team collaboration mindset
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.