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Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager (Joint Communications Centre)

Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Permanent/Contract

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

You will be part of the Joint Communications Centre in charge of coordination and enhancing information operations at a Whole-of-Government (WoG) level for more effective and timely public communications.

What you will be working on

You will help develop plans with stakeholders and coordinate WoG info operations to guide WoG public communications. You will: • Provide a comprehensive overall situational picture on Government-related issues affecting the Government’s public communications efforts. • Develop plans and coordinate WoG info operations with various Government agencies and stakeholders for day-to-day incidents as well as signature events impacting Government’s policies and public communications efforts. • Marshal and coordinate resources among stakeholders and strengthen WoG communications efforts in sensing, analysis and responses.

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years of media or communications-related experience • Good understanding of domestic and international current affairs • Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into insights and recommendations • Able to network effectively at all levels of the organisation, work independently and as a team player • Able to strategically view different issues from a WoG perspective • Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment • Able to work under the stress and uncertainties of a crisis • Willing to work shift hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. For more information on careers in MDDI, please access the link (https://www.mddi.gov.sg/join-us/careers/life-at-mddi/). For more information on our job vacancies, please access Careers@Gov (https://www.careers.gov.sg/) and search for “MDDI” in the Search bar.

About Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.