Deputy Director, Humanitarian & Disaster Coordination

About the role

The Deputy Director will provide strategic leadership for the Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Coordination Centre, positioning it as a Centre of Excellence. This senior role drives operational support for defence‑related HADR missions, research, knowledge development, and civil‑military partnership building across government and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Guide knowledge curation and research on HADR operations.
• Oversee MINDEF/SAF interests through targeted research topic selection.
• Expand and strengthen the RHCC civil‑military network via focused engagements.
• Secure partnerships with key civilian and academic stakeholders.
• Compile past engagements and existing collaboration mechanisms.
• Develop talking points aligned with MINDEF/SAF priorities.
• Work with Policy and Legal Offices to formalise collaborations, including MoU sign‑offs.

Required profile

• At least 15 years of experience in humanitarian work, non‑traditional security, or international relations.
• Education in any field; relevant qualifications preferred.
• Established networks with humanitarian agencies and academia.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; second language a plus.
• Interest in Singapore’s political, defence, and security developments.
• Cultural sensitivity and professional demeanor when engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills