Manager (Community Engagement)

About the role

This role plans and implements stakeholder engagement for Total Defence, National Education and Support for Defence, with the aim of strengthening Singaporeans' commitment to defence and to Singapore. It involves designing engagement approaches, running community engagement plans and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualise engagement approaches and creative concepts
• Develop and implement effective community engagement plans
• Monitor progress and associated publicity efforts
• Collaborate with stakeholders, public agencies and community partners
• Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement programmes for external stakeholders such as pre-enlistees, National Cadet Corps/uniformed groups, educators, civil servants and grassroots leaders

Required profile

• Education in Mass Communication, Arts or Social Sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in public relations, marketing or events management is preferred; applicants with no experience may apply
• Appointment commensurate with experience; only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Required skills

• Good command of spoken and written English
• Strong interpersonal abilities and good organisational skills
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking capabilities and a creative mindset