Plans and Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Security & Intelligence Division

Permanent

What the role is

You will drive SID's outcomes by developing good relations with other organisations, government agencies, and think tanks locally and abroad.

What you will be working on


• Monitor external strategic and security issues that are of interest to Singapore

• Strategise, develop, and manage relations with a network of local and international partners

• Provide recommendations on policy formulation

• Monitor and support officers based overseas
If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team

• Design and implement new workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind

• Plan and guide your team's professional growth, in both general and technical areas

• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders

• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential
What you will gain:

• Opportunities to hone your networking and planning skills

• Acumen and proficiency in formulating policies

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills

What we are looking for


• Roles for fresh graduates and mid-careers available

• Strong ability to network, engage, and understand the perspectives and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders

• Keen interest in geopolitical or security-related developments

• Ability to adapt and think quickly on your feet

• Interest in foreign languages

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter

About Security & Intelligence Division

We are an agency that provides strategic analysis to help advance and protect Singapore's national interest, security and sovereignty. Our mission is to provide the government with strategic assessments of global and regional threats, and developments in the increasingly complex and volatile world.

About your application process

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 Security & Intelligence Division or the wider Public Service.

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