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Deputy Director (Strategic Research) MINDEF | Research and Analysis Closing today

Deputy Director (Strategic Research) MINDEF | Research and Analysis Closing today

SingpassSingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore
1 day ago
Job description

What the role is :

You lead a team that conducts strategic and operational analysis and reports on the country-of-interest’s military and defence developments, inform on bilateral and multilateral engagements, and to appraise its engagements with other countries.

What you will be working on :

  • Lead security development analysis and strategic thinking- Drive expertise development and knowledge management- Strategise and plan bilateral and multilateral engagements- Interface with foreign partners on security matters- Identify new trends and developments the country of interest may undergo to inform engagement strategies, as well as how it may impact the country’s defence capabilitiesChallenge(s)- Ensuring the team’s well-being and resilience while leading team to deliver high-impact results under tight deadlines- Synthesising complex information into coherent assessments for diverse stakeholders

What we are looking for :

  • Education in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies or related field- At least 15 years of relevant experience- Strong Leadership skills- Good command of English language and strong writing skills- Aptitude for languages- Good analytical and problem-solving skills- Comfortable to lead a team of lead analysts towards identified topics-of-interest,- Ability to explore and identify new areas of research relevant- Interest and knowledge on current political and defence developments, and their implications to the country-of-interest and the international order- Interest in defence and military affairs, history, with a focus on AsiaOnly 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.

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