In this role, you will strategise SCDF’s international engagements, with a focus in disaster risk reduction. Interest in Singapore’s coordinated efforts in disaster risk reduction and understand how that impacts SCDF’s lifesaving mission.
MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Senior Staff Officer International Policy
Permanent
Closing on 10 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
1. Formulates policy objectives and guidelines to manage international relations
2. Identifies, establishes, and maintains strong alliances with local and international partners.
3. Staffs all DRR related workstreams and portfolios
What we are looking for
1. Keen interest in international issues that impact disaster management.
2. Excellent interpersonal communications skills and English proficiency.
3. Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
4. Willing to travel
About your application process
This job is closing on 10 Apr 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 MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or the wider Public Service.
About MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters.
In 1982, the National Civil Defence Plan was launched which spearheaded the emergency preparedness for the nation. With the enactment of the Civil Defence Act in 1986, the SCDF was established as an independent organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In the same year, the Hotel New World collapse paved the way for joint operations between the SCDF and Singapore Fire Service (SFS). Due to the similarity in roles and functions, the SCDF and SFS were formally integrated on 15 April 1989.
Over the years, the SCDF has improved its life saving operations through innovations and programmes to enhance her fire-fighting, rescue capabilities and public education plans. The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (The Red Rhino) and Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle are some of the customized solutions which the force has developed to increase its operational capabilities. The SCDF also actively engages the local community through its wide-ranging public educational programmes and community-based activities to enhance the resilience and emergency preparedness of the civilian population.
Today, the Force is recognised by the population as a professional body of well-trained officers and men geared to respond to all types of life-threatening emergencies round-the-clock. An operationally ready SCDF, working hand-in-hand with a prepared and resilient population, helps to ensure that the nation is capable of handling any untoward eventualities.
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