Senior Executive - Defence Relations

Role Overview

This position entails supporting the management of local hospitality services provided to Foreign VIPs attending significant multilateral events hosted by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for defence relations and protocol services at the MINDEF/SAF level, acting as the point of contact for participating foreign countries.
• Support bilateral teams in planning and organizing various types of visits, including official, working, transit visits, and special programmes.
• Manage hospitality arrangements and protocol services for Foreign VIPs at large-scale multilateral events.
• Ensure all financial procedures comply with MINDEF Financial Directives.

Challenges

• Proactively anticipate and address the needs, changes, and last-minute requests from MINDEF/SAF principals and their guests to guarantee flawless protocol and hospitality execution.
• Maintain professional and amicable relationships with foreign Military Attachés, Embassy officials, and senior MINDEF/SAF officers while juggling multiple competing priorities.

Candidate Profile

• Educational background in Hospitality Management or related disciplines is preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in hospitality management is desirable.
• Familiarity with protocol and hospitality standards is a plus.
• Strong organizational and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Only candidates selected for further consideration will receive notification.