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Deputy Director (Defence Relations - DIS)

MINDEF

SingaporePermanent

Posted 14 Jul 2026

About this role

You strategise and develop plans for Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) engagements with foreign counterparts, as well as industry players in the digital domain. - Develop and review Defence Relations (DR) strategies for collaborations - Develop DR plans for engagements with stakeholders - Lead in the preparation of conducting DR engagements as well as supervising the necessary protocol arrangements Challenge(s) -Having a good understanding of the environment so as to plan and execute DR events and activities - Responding quickly to changing circumstances for the successful conduct of engagement activities - Education in Social Science majors such as Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology and Geography - At least 15 years of experience in international or defence relations - Good interpersonal and managerial skills - Knowledge of a foreign language is advantageous Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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What does a Deputy Director (Defence Relations - DIS) at MINDEF do?

You strategise and develop plans for Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) engagements with foreign counterparts, as well as industry players in the digital domain. - Develop and review Defence Relations (DR) strategies for collaborations - Develop DR plans for engagements with stakeholders - Lead …

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