You develop long-cycle strategic communications strategies and master plans for relevant target audiences, supporting MINDEF/SAF strategic communications objectives and coordinating efforts across different target audience groups.
Assistant Director (Information Planning)
MINDEF
Contract
Closing on 06 Feb 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop long-cycle strategic communications strategies and master plans
- Synchronise strategic communications efforts across different target audience groups
- Derive operational learning from contemporary regional or international conflicts or incidents through the lens of strategic communications
- Analyse and adapt to the fast-evolving information landscape and geopolitical developments
Challenge(s)
- Keeping pace with the fast-evolving information landscape and geopolitical developments
- Maintaining a keen understanding of MINDEF/SAF policies and objectives in key functional areas
What we are looking for
- Education in Communications, Psychology, International Relations, or Social Sciences
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in these fields
- Understanding of strategic communications, geopolitical awareness and ability to analyse complex situations
- Proficiency in vernacular languages such as Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, or Mandarin 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.