Assistant Director (Partnerships & Engagement)

You lead a team responsible for developing and strengthening the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)'s network of partners, advocates, and nodes of influence, including local and international stakeholders and influencers. Responsibilities - Develop and implement partnership, engagement, and advocacy strategies - Build and sustain credible relationships with local and international stakeholders and influencers to support MINDEF/SAF's strategic communications objectives - Identify emerging audience and social media trends, assess their implications for MINDEF/SAF and translate relevant developments into timely engagement and advocacy opportunities - Lead and develop a team to deliver on partnership and engagement objectives Challenge(s) - Navigating a fast-moving and increasingly complex information environment, - Keeping abreast of emerging audience and social media trends Requirements - Education in Mass Communications, Communications, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations or a related field is preferred - At least 6 years of relevant experience in government communications, strategic communications, marketing, partnerships, stakeholder engagement or related areas - Strong interest in and awareness of Singapore's political, defence and security developments, current affairs, as well as evolving social media and technology trends - Strong leadership, strategic thinking and interpersonal skills - Ability to lead a team and build effective relationships with a diverse range of partners, advocates and stakeholders - Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills - Attention to detail, creativity and resilience in navigating a fast-paced and evolving information environment Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.