Senior Executive (Defence Relations)

You will support the management of local hospitality provisions offered to Foreign VIPs attending large-scale multilateral events hosted by senior Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)/Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officials. Responsibilities - Perform liaison work handling defence relations and protocol services at the MINDEF/SAF-level, and act as a Point of Contact (POC) to participating countries - Augment bilateral teams in the planning and organising of visits, including official visits, working visits, transit visits, and special programmes - Coordinate hospitality provisions and protocol services for Foreign VIPs attending large-scale multilateral events - Ensure finance processes are adhered to in accordance with MINDEF Financial Directives Challenge(s) - Anticipating and responding to the needs, changes, and ad-hoc requests of MINDEF/SAF principals and their guests to ensure events are executed to the highest standard of protocol and hospitality - Maintaining cordial and professional relationships with foreign Military Attachés, Embassy officials, and senior MINDEF/SAF personnel while managing competing priorities Requirements - Education in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred - At least 5 years of relevant experience in hospitality management is preferred - Knowledge of protocol and hospitality standards is advantageous - Strong coordination and organisational skills - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.