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
Permanent
Closing on 07 Sep 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
- Undertake the secretariat role for key MINDEF/SAF forum to plan and coordinate information campaign and activities
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
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- 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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 07 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.