Assistant Director (Behavioural Change)

You oversee initiatives designed to influence and support positive behaviour changes within MINDEF/SAF, playing a pivotal role in crafting and implementing comprehensive behavioural change strategies aligned with MINDEF/SAF mission and objectives while establishing the organisation as a thought leader in applied behavioural science within the Defence sector.

- Collaborate in setting direction and goals of behavioural change capability and design robust frameworks to guide effective execution of behavioural change projects - Partner with key stakeholders to identify requirements, develop comprehensive work plans and ensure initiatives address critical needs within MINDEF/SAF - Support hiring and onboarding of skilled professionals and assist in crafting competency matrix and developing tailored courses for behaviour change practitioners - Forge collaborations with internal teams, external experts and academic institutions to drive innovation and broaden impact - Cultivate leadership buy-in and enhance organisational understanding of strategic value of behavioural science applications - Provide oversight and guidance for multiple behavioural change projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and high-quality outcomes - Conduct complex user research utilising participatory workshops, behavioural journey maps, ethnographic research and cluster analysis - Design behaviour change strategies tailored to target audience needs, motivations and barriers using behavioural science principles - Develop comprehensive evaluation plans employing advanced methods such as multi-arm RCTs or factorial designs - Effectively convey insights to stakeholders, adapting communication styles to diverse audiences and ensuring seamless adoption of recommended strategies Challenge(s) - Driving organisational-wide behavioural change by creating interventions that leverage multiple organisational levers while addressing individual and institutional resistance to new behaviours - Establishing measurable impact of interventions by developing clear metrics and evaluation approaches for behavioural change initiatives whose outcomes are often intangible or long-term - Managing resource-intensive project requirements by balancing multiple behavioural change projects requiring extensive research, stakeholder engagement and tailored solution design

- Education in Psychology or a related field with specialisation in Behavioural Science - Advanced certifications or publications in behavioural science applications advantageous - At least 8 years of experience applying behavioural science principles in organisational settings with demonstrated expertise in intervention design and implementation - Track record of successfully leading large-scale behavioural change initiatives including design, implementation and evaluation - Experience translating behavioural insights into policy recommendations and systematic organisational changes - Proven ability to build organisational capabilities in behavioural science through developing frameworks, training programmes and best practices - Strong influence and negotiation skills to drive behavioural change initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups - Creative problem-solving approach in adapting behavioural science principles to unique organisational contexts - Excellence in building relationships and managing expectations across different organisational levels - Commitment to scientific rigor and ethical considerations in behavioural intervention design and implementation Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.