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MINDEF

Deputy Director (Humanitarian & Disaster Coordination)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 28 Jan 2025

What the role is

You develop and drive workstreams for the Regional HADR Coordination Centre (RHCC)'s role as a Centre of Excellence in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), while expanding its network of partners.

What you will be working on

- Guide knowledge curation in HADR operations research - Oversee MINDEF/SAF interests through research topic curation - Secure partnerships with key stakeholders - Compile past engagements and existing collaboration mechanisms - Develop Principals' talking points in alignment with MINDEF/SAF's interests Challenge(s) - Balancing MINDEF/SAF interests with humanitarian objectives - Developing and maintaining long-term working relationships with diverse stakeholders

What we are looking for

- At least 10 of relevant experience in humanitarian works, non-traditional security, or international relations - Strong command of written and spoken English - Proficiency in a second language is advantageous - Keen interest in Singapore's political, defence, and security developments - Cultural sensitivity in engaging with foreign counterparts - Professional demeanor when dealing with internal and external stakeholders - Previous networks and experience engaging with humanitarian agencies and academia related to non-traditional security is advantageous 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.