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About the role

You monitor and sense-make defence and security developments.

What you will be working on

• Conduct research on digital defence and security topics
• Build and maintain knowledge repositories on the digital domain
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to validate preliminary assessments

Challenge(s)

• Processing and making sense of large volumes of data efficiently
• Keeping abreast of rapidly evolving developments in defence and security
• Providing timely and accurate intelligence to key stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Education in Social Sciences, such as Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Geography or STEM, such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Prior work experience in research is advantageous
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to learn

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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About the role

You lead a section in conducting civil dimension research of specific domain, and produce research products to support the Army and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

What you will be working on

• Lead and organise information from various sources and media contents
• Drive collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Anticipate emerging and potential issues in the field
• Lead ad-hoc task force setups as required

Challenge(s)

• Constantly staying ahead of current situations and anticipating future developments
• Keeping abreast of regional and global developments in the related area of work

What we are looking for

• At least 6 years of relevant experience
• Sound understanding of regional geo-politics
• Ability to confidently multitask
• Strong leadership skills
• Completion of Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff Course or equivalent overseas military command and staff course is advantageous

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About the role

You oversee, manage and formulate Army Defence Relations (DR) strategies for assigned countries.

What you will be working on

• Formulate Army Defence Relations strategies
• Lead research on countries' defence policies
• Monitor geopolitical landscape and appointment changes
• Support collaboration on defence initiatives
• Facilitate military to military exchanges
• Strengthen military and defence ties between Army and assigned countries

Challenge(s)

• Adapting to dynamic operational environment

What we are looking for

• At least 6 years of experience in related field
• Strong understanding of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) organisations, operational concepts and systems is advantageous
• Conscientious and diplomatically inclined
• Strong initiative
• Competent knowledge of current affairs and international geopolitics
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous

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About the role

You provide strategic assessments to support Singapore's defence and security interests.

What you will be working on

• Provide timely and relevant assessments on regional security issues
• Conduct research and analysis on geo-political and security-related developments in the regions
• Monitor and assess developments related to defence relations and engagements

Challenge(s)

• Keeping abreast of developments in issues related to defence and security

What we are looking for

• Education in Political Science, International Relations, History, Strategic/Security studies, Humanities or any related field is preferred
• Good analytical, writing and communication skills

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You manage our Defence Relations (DR) with countries under your purview.

What you will be working on

• Plan and execute engagement activities
• Provide timely DR updates for visits and multilateral events
• Prepare key briefings for stakeholders
• Perform secretariat functions

Challenge(s)

• Strategising timely responses to dynamic defence and security situations
• Recommending appropriate positions in ever-changing environments

What we are looking for

• Education in Political Science, International Relations or A related field
• Conscientiousness and initiative
• Diplomatic inclination
• Strong teamwork abilities
• Competent knowledge of current affairs and international geopolitics
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Excellent organisational and time organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in vernacular languages is advantageous

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You will assist in the formulation of Defence Relations (DR) strategies based on the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s objectives, and manage DR engagements with the RSAF's foreign partners.

What you will be working on

• Formulate policy papers and proposals to facilitate decision making processes
• Develop and maintain DR engagements and training partnerships with foreign partners
• Manage bilateral meeting forums
• Assist in DR-related matters for events

Challenge(s)

• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding the geopolitical sensitivities as well as the RSAF's interests

What we are looking for

• Education in International Relations, Political Science or a related field
• Prior experience in the field of International Relations is preferred
• Knowledge of a foreign language is advantageous
• Good communication and writing skills
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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About the role

You provide timely and accurate assessments on regional security issues and global developments, conducting research and analysis on geo-political and security-related matters.

What you will be working on

• Conduct research and analysis on geo-political and security-related developments
• Monitor and assess developments in defence relations with countries of interest
• Analyse strategic security developments around the world

Challenge(s)

• Understanding complex dynamics of global and regional security
• Staying abreast of rapidly evolving international developments

What we are looking for

• Education in Strategic/Security studies, Political Science, International Relations, History, or Social Sciences
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Good knowledge and awareness of security-related developments in current and international affairs

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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About the role

You assist in conducting research to build up relevant databases and research products, and develop operational plans to support the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

What you will be working on

• Conduct research and build databases
• Develop research products
• Support development of operational plans
• Monitor global and regional situations

Challenge(s)

• Keeping abreast and staying ahead of global and regional situations
• Driving effective collaboration across teams

What we are looking for

• Education in Political Science, Engineering or any related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing skills and research capabilities
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player mindset
• Internet-savvy

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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About the role

You conduct research and develop behavioural analysis methodologies to build understanding of the information environment and various actors and audience groups of interest, observing and interpreting human behaviours at various levels of analysis.

What you will be working on

• Develop research approaches, frameworks, and metrics to analyse data for human behaviour insights
• Conduct training and workshops on cognitive science principles and their applications in information activities
• Inform decision-making processes and operational planning
• Collaborate with partner agencies across MINDEF/SAF and the Defence Technology ecosystem on identified research areas

Challenge(s)

• Developing new knowledge in an emerging area of behavioural science in the information environment
• Adapting to rapidly evolving environments and performing under pressure
• Synthesising complex findings and articulating them clearly to diverse audiences

What we are looking for

• Education in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Neuroscience or a related field
• Certifications in cognitive assessment techniques or human-computer interaction is advantageous
• At least 10 years of working experience in related fields
• Solid understanding of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Familiarity with data analysis software and tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python)
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence, and security developments
• Understanding of current affairs and the regional/international media environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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About the role

You are a data analytics specialist responsible for identifying credible data agencies, collecting and processing data, conducting analytics, and supporting research works in the field of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

What you will be working on

• Identify and interface with credible and relevant data agencies
• Collect and process data and conduct data analytics
• Support research works and development of knowledge/information products
• Create useful HADR-related information using technology and data analytics
• Maximise outreach and subscription from stakeholders

Challenge(s)

• Identifying the evolving digital landscape for HADR in areas of information sharing, available platforms, and audience identification
• Leveraging technology and data analytics to create useful HADR-related information

What we are looking for

• Education in Data Analytics
• Prior work experience as a data analyst or data scientist is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other data scientists
• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills

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