You will be part of a team to develop a structured, ready-to-run National Education (NE) engagement programme through establishing partnerships and enhancing programme operations through digitalisation while supporting the development of programme framework and processes.
MINDEF
Engagement and Volunteer Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 12 Jan 2026Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Digitalise operational workflows by creating digital systems for volunteer management, feedback collection, content delivery and programme monitoring to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Support establishment of programme frameworks and digitalise processes including programme structure, appointment processes, governance and feedback mechanisms
- Build partnerships and coordinate stakeholders by developing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with stakeholders to expand NE Ambassadors pool and maximise programme's reach and impact
- Explore digital tools to enhance communication and coordination
- Build NE Ambassadors' competencies by enhancing their knowledge and capabilities through leveraging digital platforms to share contemporaneous content and provide online resources and interactive engagement tools
- Support development of brand, publicity materials and collaterals for programme across physical and digital platforms
What we are looking for
- Strong command of both spoken and written English
- Mature with excellent interpersonal skills, patience and pleasant disposition
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Problem-solving perspective on issues with ability to help team move towards viable solutions in timely manner
- Comfortable with multi-tasking and tracking and driving multiple workstreams concurrently
- Organisational and project management skills to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Interest in National Education and volunteer management
- Familiarity with digital platforms and tools is advantageous
The traineeship will be for a period of 6 months. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 12 Jan 2026.
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.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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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.
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