Manager (Communications Research)

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

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.

What you will be working on

  • Assess effects of strategic communication campaigns on public perception
  • Analyse how perceptions and behaviours are shaped by various influences
  • Incorporate existing and emerging research tools and technologies to better sense-make public sentiments and issues
  • Strengthen predictive capabilities and analyses
  • Guide actions and responses based on data-driven insights
    Challenge(s)
  • Deciphering good and bad data/information in a saturated, fast-paced environment

What we are looking for

  • Education in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, or Science and Technology (Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science, etc.)
  • Experience in the fields of media, marketing research, or info-comm technology is preferred
  • Active interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments
  • Keen awareness of current affairs
  • Acute awareness of regional and international media environment
  • Strong command of spoken and written English
  • Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous
    (Applicants with no experience may .)
    Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
    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.

About your application process

This job is closing in 2 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.

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