What the role is:You lead a team in the strengthening commitment to Singapore through the implementation of policy on Total Defence, National Education and Support for National Service (NS).What you will be working on:- Drive the conceptualisation, development and implementation of engagement plans - Raise public awareness, deepen understanding and encourage more Singaporeans to play their part - Strengthen whole-of-government (WoG) and 3P (Public, Private, People sector) partnerships, including with citizen volunteers, to achieve these outcomes Challenge(s) - Staying attuned to the evolving social landscape - Developing informed strategies and methods to engage SingaporeansWhat we are looking for:- Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences - At least 15 years of working experience in conceptualising engagement plans and developing engagement campaigns or programmes - Adept at networking and partnership management - Network of contacts in other ministries, public relations industry and media is advantageous - Strong leadership qualities - Good command of both spoken and written English - Excellent interpersonal skills 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.
