Assistant Director (Operations Planning & Control)

You lead a team to fuse information from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fast and dynamic information landscape and oversee the conduct of opinion sensing for issues of interest.

- Guide the development of options for public communications responses and operations for issues with potential repercussions on MINDEF/SAF - Work with multiple agencies during major incidents and crises to craft, recommend, coordinate and oversee the execution of customised options to protect the organisation's reputation - Lead the team to achieve communication outcomes Challenge(s) - Grasping and making sense of ongoing developments and conversations in both local and foreign information environments

- Education in Communication Studies, Political Science or Social Sciences - At least 6 years' relevant experience in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communication, operations and/or corporate planning - Strong command of both written and spoken English - Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Ability to work independently whilst being assertive, meticulous and detail-oriented - Keen interest in Singapore's media, political, defence and security developments - Good understanding of Singapore's media landscape - Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders - Ability to perform rotational duties and work odd hours at short notice Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.