You lead a team that drives the redevelopment of the Army Museum of Singapore (ARMS). On this, you develop content for ARMS, and also perform project management to ensure that vision is translated into the final product. You also design and establish the systems and mechanisms to facilitate the curation of both artefacts and stories across Our Singapore Army's formations, ensure Army's heritage is well-managed. In addition, you interact with the broader MINDEF/SAF heritage eco-system, contributing to Army's features within the upcoming NS Gallery, and overall ensuring Army's heritage is well-represented. Your challenges lie in serving as the Army's main driver for curatorial content, providing curatorial oversight to ensure that the ARMS' revamp Contractor effectively translates the curatorial vision into an attractive and engaging experience for visitors, as well as completing a stocktake of Army's artifacts and developing key artifacts and heritage stories across Army Formations.
You must have a tertiary qualification in History, Museum Studies or any relevant social sciences field. You should have at least 10 years' work experience in museums or galleries in the areas of curatorial content development and in project management regarding the set-up and revamp of a museum/gallery/exhibition. You should possess a strong interest in military history and have experience in staff-supervision.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You oversee the strategic planning, research, and content production for selected MINDEF/SAF websites to engage target audiences on defence and security matters as well as other national issues. You are responsible for the administration and management of selected MINDEF/SAF’s internet websites, including running day-to-day digital website operations and web audience engagement efforts. You need to ensure that web content is up-to-date and work with relevant partners and experts to ensure that website IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable. One of your main responsibilities is also to provide web content and operations support as part of digital crisis communication and incident response.
You are also responsible for the conduct of periodic reviews of the websites’ performance and updates to senior management. You need to design and implement changes to websites in order to enhance user interface/user experience (UI/UX) and ensure web content remains effective and engaging. You also function as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders on management of the websites. You lead benchmarking and horizon scanning efforts to enhance performance of the websites. You spearhead experimentation with emerging digital media technologies relevant to website engagement. Your challenge lies in staying updated on latest developments in the digital media space, including relevant developments in international and domestic law, regulations, policies and guidelines.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in the field of Information Technology, web development, computer science, systems engineering or a relevant domain. Having at least 6 years' relevant working experience, with 2 or more years in a supervisory or leadership role is advantageous. Familiarity with and ability to use web content management systems (CMS) web-related programming language preferred, e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript is essential. You should preferably possess certification in Project Management e.g. PMP/PRINCE2 or formal certification in relevant domains e.g. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), security audits, User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design, Search Engine Optimisation. You must have an excellent command of English, ability to speak and articulate well with good attention to detail. You must also have strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to think critically and innovatively to develop assessments and recommendations. In addition, possession of strong leadership and management abilities, good interpersonal skills is essential. You should have a keen interest in current affairs, military and defence-related matters. Familiarity with MINDEF/SAF as well as government-related IT and web policies and processes is advantageous.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Media Sense & Response teams provide timely updates and analysis of reports and discussions relating to MINDEF/SAF as well as on defence and security issues. The teams also provide an overall picture of the information domain landscape for key stakeholders, identify and provide assessments on possible risks to the image and reputation of MINDEF/SAF.
On this, you monitor and analyse media coverage and discussions across all traditional and online media platforms and identify significant conversations that have potential repercussions on the image and reputation of MINDEF/SAF and conduct preliminary risk assessment when necessary. You also deliver regular media summaries and incident-related reports to facilitate decision-making and strategic communications efforts. Your challenge lies in managing the massive influx of information to identify and sense-make key events/communications issues, curate these into products and make recommendations to support decision making. During crisis communications, you plan and execute crisis communication efforts in support of MINDEF/SAF’s communication objectives, principally to preserve and strengthen public trust and confidence in national defence, NS and the SAF when necessary.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Communications, Social Sciences or Science and Technology, with a good understanding of the media landscape and an interest in political, defence and security developments in Singapore and the region. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a good command of spoken and written English is essential. You must be able to think on your feet in times of crisis and have a good sharp mind. Relevant experience in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communications, and/or corporate planning is advantageous. Proficiency in a vernacular language and familiarity with the common social media platforms is also advantageous. This position requires you to work odd hours on very short notice. You will also be required to perform rotational weekly duties, up to twice a month. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You lead a team to provide timely updates and analyses of media reports and online discussions relating to MINDEF/SAF as well as on defence and security issues. You will need to provide an overall picture of the information domain landscape for key stakeholders, identify and provide assessments on possible risks to the image and reputation of MINDEF/SAF. Your challenge lies in managing the massive influx of information to identify and sense-make key events/communications issues, curate these into products and make recommendations to support decision-making. During crisis communications, you will provide advice on the responses and the most appropriate actions to be taken to preserve and strengthen public trust and confidence in national defence, NS and the SAF.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Communication, Social Sciences, Science or Technology, with a good understanding of the media landscape and an interest in political, defence and security developments in Singapore and the region. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a good command of spoken and written English is essential. You must be able to think on your feet in times of crisis and have a sharp mind. Having at least 5 to 7 years' relevant experience in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communications, and/or corporate planning is preferred. Proficiency in a vernacular language would also be advantageous. This position requires you to work at odd hours on very short notice. You will also be required to perform rotational duties.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You steer the on-going revamp of the Army Museum of Singapore (ARMS), and also contribute features to the upcoming NS Gallery. On this, you assist in the development of a system to curate stories and artefacts across our Singapore Army. You also interact with other partners in the MINDEF/SAF heritage eco-system to ensure that Army's heritage is well-managed. Your challenges lie in comprehending the broader Army history in order to formulate a compelling narrative for ARMS, as well as understanding and executing the administrative processes to ensure a smooth project.
You must have a tertiary qualification with at least 2 years' work experience in project management and providing logistics/administrative support to complex projects. You must be able to manage stakeholders in complex projects. Having experience in building museum/gallery/heritage exhibitions is advantageous. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You are responsible for creating and maintaining a repository of research portfolios to facilitate strategic communications planning as well as formulate long-term information trends for presentation and analysis. On this, you assess the effect of strategic communication campaign efforts on the general public’s perception of MINDEF/SAF, and how prevailing perceptions and behaviours are shaped by evolving social, cultural and political influences, associations and events. You also incorporate existing and emerging research tools and technologies to better sense-make public sentiments and issues, as well as strengthen predictive capabilities and analyses to guide actions and responses. Your challenge lies in being perceptive and judicious in deciphering good and bad data/information in an increasingly saturated and fast-paced information environment.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, or Science and Technology (Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science etc). You must have an active interest in Singapore’s political, defence and security developments as well as current affairs. You will need to have an acute awareness of the regional and international media environment, and how it can be leveraged to the benefit of MINDEF/SAF and its interests. You must also possess a strong command of spoken and written English. Having prior experience in the fields of media, marketing research, or info-comm technology, and/or proficiency in a vernacular language, will be advantageous. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You conceptualise, conduct research, seek feedback to propose ideas and develop relevant content resources targeted at Singaporeans, with the objective of engaging them to better understand Singapore's challenges (past and present), how we overcome them and the efforts to move Singapore forward. On this, you produce regular information and engagement packages on National Education (NE) and Total Defence (TD) topics. You apply digital storytelling to effectively convey key messages and narratives through Nexus’ online platforms. You propose different ways to engage various target audience groups, such as educators. You also explore different platforms and modalities to enhance or augment our existing platforms. In addition, you identify and work with suitable content creators/partners to augment NE and TD resources with partner-generated content.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Humanities, Social Sciences, Political Sciences or History, preferably with experience in content development and editorial work. You must have a strong command of written and spoken English, keen interest in history, security/defence and current affairs. You should have a strong interest in the online digital landscape and social media trends. You must have good networking skills to work effectively with partners. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You are responsible for MINDEF/SAF’s online and web presence, primarily through the MINDEF corporate website and sub-sites. You will work as part of a team to transform raw content into highly usable and effective websites. In addition, you are responsible for daily website operations, maintenance, and performance of selected MINDEF/SAF websites, including reporting and liaising with key stakeholders. You project manage web projects, including sizing up project requirements, identifying and engaging stakeholders, sourcing for content, and monitoring progress. You design specific and measurable project and campaign assessment metrics to provide clear and objective assessments of outcomes. You are also responsible for reviewing, updating, designing and creating web content that is platform appropriate and in sync with the preferences and attitudes of target audiences. Your challenges lie in staying abreast of the latest digital and online trends, having a keen interest in digital media and technology, accurately sensing the digital media environment and audience needs, and reinventing web engagement strategies, as well as possessing strong critical thinking skills and developing medium to long-term web engagement strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in the field of Web Development/Management, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Information Systems, Interactive Media Design, or any relevant field. Having at least 2 years' relevant work experience in internet publishing, digital communications, website design, website management and/or the media industry is advantageous. Having knowledge of and skill sets related to WYSIWYG web editing software, HTML/XML, Java Script, web programming languages, cloud technology, or content management systems is useful. Possession of good command of both spoken and written English is essential. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You plan and implement stakeholder engagement for Total Defence, National Education and Support for Defence, to enhance Singaporeans’ commitment to defence and commitment to Singapore. Specifically, you conceptualise approaches and creative concepts, develop and implement effective community engagement plans, as well as monitor the progress and associated publicity efforts. You do so by collaborating with MINDEF/SAF units, other public agencies and community partners. You also manage and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement programmes for external stakeholders, which include students, pre-enlistees, National Cadet Corp/uniformed groups, educators, civil servants and grassroots leaders. Your challenge lies in developing informed strategies and methods to engage our target audiences amidst the constantly evolving social landscape and needs so that they continue to be advocates for the security and success of Singapore.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Mass Communication or Arts/Social sciences, preferably with 1 to 2 years’ experience in public relations, marketing and/or events management. Possession of good command of spoken and written English, as well as good interpersonal and organisational skills is required. You must have an eye for details, be able to multi-task and are creative. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You develop MINDEF/SAF’s Strategic Communications (SC) policy, strategies, and plans to (i) safeguard public commitment to defence, (ii) build trust, and (iii) maintain support for National Service. You are responsible for developing key messages for public and internal communications, as well as community engagement. On this, you collaborate with internal departments, ministries, and third-parties to shape communication messages. Your challenge lies in thinking critically and innovatively, understanding public sentiments, and making recommendations which show an appreciation of MINDEF/SAF’s policy objectives while considering public sentiments.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in mass communication or social sciences related fields, with a strong interest in communications. You must have a keen appreciation of the changing information environment both globally and locally as well as emerging social trends and prevailing public sentiments. You must also be analytical, possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills and a good command of spoken and written English. You should also demonstrate a keen understanding of MINDEF/SAF’s mission and policies. Having prior experience in policy or a communications-related role, and/or possession of a Masters qualification in a relevant domain, will be advantageous. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You are part of a team that is responsible to manage the strategic communications effort for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)’s capability and organisational developments, through the development of relevant strategic communication and information management plans. You review and revise Information Management Plans for existing RSAF projects, where necessary. You will require a good understanding of considerations such as identifying areas to be released to the public, developing the information management approach and preparing the necessary publicity collaterals. You also provide RSAF inputs to MINDEF/SAF speeches and interviews based on the guidelines stipulated in the Information Management Plans, and to advice RSAF units/formations on portrayal matters. In addition, you vet online, print and audio-visual materials that contains RSAF-related information to ensure positive portrayal of the RSAF while ensuring adherence to the Information Management Plans.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably with 2 to 3 years' experience in policy, plans, defence relations or communication. Having a good command of the English language and the ability to think critically taking into consideration strategic intent (defence & diplomacy) when developing information management plans is essential. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You monitor and analyse media coverage and online discussions across various media outlets and platforms, and identify trending conversations and issues of interest that have potential operational, policy, and reputational repercussions on MINDEF, SAF and Singapore’s defence. You provide timely updates and analysis, and provide recommendations for these reports and discussions. Your products include regular as well as ad-hoc reports, tracking dashboards, and in-depth analyses and risk assessments of significant issues of concern. Your products provide situational awareness and facilitate decision-making and strategic communications planning at the highest levels. Your challenge lies in identifying and sense-making key indicators/issues of interest, curating these into products for top MINDEF/SAF management and making recommendations to support decision-making.
You must have a tertiary qualification with a good understanding of the media landscape and an interest in political, defence and security developments in Singapore and the region. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a good command of spoken and written English is essential. You must be able to handle stress, think on your feet in times of crisis and have a sharp and analytical mind. Proficiency in a vernacular language and expertise with social media platforms is advantageous. You will be required to perform rotational duties for tracking of issues and support crisis communications work. Appointment will be commensurate with your work experience.
(Candidates will no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You plan and execute public communication efforts in support of MINDEF/SAF’s communication objectives, principally to preserve and strengthen public trust and confidence in national defence, National Service (NS) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This includes formulating publicity plans, working closely with the media on feature stories as well as drafting replies to forum letters and media queries. You also deal with consequence management of major incidents and unplanned events to maintain public confidence in MINDEF/SAF. Your challenge lies in working with multiple stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of policy and operational issues, and then developing effective communication programmes that meet organisational objectives in a timely manner. To be effective in the job, you need to maintain good working relations with stakeholders, particularly the media.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Communication Studies, Political or Social Sciences, or Science and Technology (Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science etc.), and with an excellent command of written and spoken English. A keen interest in public communication, media and defence-related matters, along with the possession of strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, are required. You must be able to work odd hours, and travel overseas on short notice for work. Having relevant work experience in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communication, and/or corporate planning, as well as the ability to converse, write and translate in the vernacular (i.e., Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil) is advantageous. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You are part of the team at Nexus that drives the strategic development of MINDEF/SAF’s museums. These museums are key channels for engagement with Singaporeans on defence issues, to help Singaporeans better appreciate the importance of defence and understand potential threats and challenges confronting Singapore. You will also work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, to chart out mid-term and long-term capability development plans, and to drive implementation of these plans in a timely manner. You will also be involved in the development of the upcoming National Service-themed Gallery at NS Square. In addition, you will oversee the implementation of engagement plans with relevant local and overseas museum industry practitioners. Your challenges lie in being able to cultivate professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both locally and internationally and identifying suitable opportunities to form strategic partnerships.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Business, Arts or Social Sciences, preferably with at least 4 years’ relevant work experience in policy planning and formulation, and/or project management. You must also have a strong command of written and spoken English, and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You plan, research, create, produce, and present digital content for various social media channels to help MINDEF/SAF engage key stakeholders and the general public on defence and security matters and other national issues. You act as a multimedia communications professional who creates various forms of content for social media channels, including capturing visuals, hosting, editing, clearing, and publishing content. You also ensure the smooth running of the social media platforms, assess and respond to online feedback, and engage communities. You review social media engagement and campaign success regularly, including conducting data-driven analysis, deriving actionable insights, staffing reports, and making recommendations. You conduct studies to benchmark performance with relevant entities, including conducting professional exchanges as required. You also design and manage digital engagement campaigns, including planning digital media buys and working with influencers. You will be required to build and maintain a positive individual brand image. Your challenge lies in staying abreast of online trends, current affairs, and appreciating defence and national-level perspectives and sensitivities to adjust content accordingly.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Communications Studies or any related field, majoring in Broadcast Journalism or Film/Video production, preferably with experience in social media content creation with relevant skills (e.g. social media video hosting, editing, and production). Having a portfolio showcasing relevant skills (e.g. video production, photography, and/or hosting experience) is advantageous. Possession of a strong command of English, the ability to write interesting and engaging social media captions, and the capability to speak and articulate well is essential. You must have strong interpersonal skills to engage, build, and establish meaningful and lasting relationships with influencers and stakeholders. Having strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to think critically and innovatively to develop assessments and recommendations is required. In addition, you should have a keen interest in current affairs, military and defence-related matters. Lastly, you must be comfortable traveling around Singapore for work, as well as with overseas travel.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.