You establish and maintain understanding of the Shipping Ecosystem, develop and drive implementation of the shipping engagement strategy in order to strengthen the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s understanding of the ecosystem in the Information Fusion Centre (IFC)’s Area of Interest.

Assistant Director (Shipping System)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 25 May 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Establish and maintain understanding of Shipping Ecosystem
- Develop and drive implementation of the shipping engagement strategy
- Oversee and update communication linkages with shipping community to enable unimpeded flow of information
- Assist in development and implementation of publicity/ outreach efforts to promote IFC’s shipping engagement initiatives
- Assist in establishment and promulgation of Shipping Guidance and Advisory
Challenge(s)
- Keeping abreast of the global/ regional development and changes of shipping related interests and challenges, affecting shipping ecosystem and behaviour, and thereafter adjusting RSN’s engagement strategy accordingly
- Engaging shipping stakeholders to support IFC’s engagement initiatives and information exchange requirements
What we are looking for
- Education in Shipping and Maritime Studies or a related field
- At least 6 years of experience in relevant areas
- Engagement and collaboration abilities
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Stakeholder management expertise
- Critical thinking capabilities
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.