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MINDEF

Manager (Special Duties)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 07 Sep 2025

What the role is

You represent the National Day Parade Executive Committee (NDP EXCO) in managing copyright license permits and developing sustainable standard operating procedures (SOP) for the management of copyright matters amidst the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, while advising the NDP EXCO team on typical processes and supporting VIP management.

What you will be working on

- Manage music rights and copyright licenses - Develop copyright management SOPs - Coordinate cybersecurity and risk management - Support VIP invitation and management - Liaise with partner agencies - Create incident response protocols Challenge(s) - Managing complexity of intellectual property - Managing interaction with Senior Management from various NDP committees - Maintaining knowledge management - Ensuring business continuity

What we are looking for

- Knowledge and/or experience in organising large-scale events - Experience on intellectual property, copyright management or VIP management is advantageous - Ability to translate plans into tangible outcomes, and capacity to manage competing demands - Strong communication skills - Microsoft Office proficiency (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. 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.