Ministry Of Defence Of Singapore Hiring! Full Time Assistant Director (Civil Resource) - Navy in - Ricebowl

What The Role Is

You will lead the development, execution and upkeep of maritime resource plans to support MINDEF/SAF requirements. Working closely with commercial maritime industry partners and stakeholders across MINDEF/SAF, you will translate operational requirements into practical and sustainable maritime resource solutions.

What You Will Be Working On

• Analyse, maintain and sense-make data on commercial maritime vessels to support resource planning and decision-making
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the commercial shipping industry, including business models, vessel operating profiles, market practices and industry trends
• Assess maritime assets against MINDEF/SAF requirements and formulate maritime resource plans
• Develop and maintain the readiness of contracts, leasing arrangements and other commercial mechanisms required to support the timely generation of maritime resources
• Engage vessel owners, operators and other maritime industry partners
• Monitor developments in the maritime sector and assess their implications for resource availability, commercial arrangements and MINDEF/SAF requirements
• Coordinate requirements, develop proposals and support command and strategic-level decision-making
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Keeping abreast of developments in a dynamic commercial maritime environment, including changes in vessel availability, operating models, market conditions and industry practices
• Developing sufficient technical and commercial understanding across different vessel types to assess their suitability for MINDEF/SAF requirements
• Balancing operational requirements with commercial realities to develop practical, sustainable and executable resource solutions
• Managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and applying sound judgement to complex issues where operational, technical and commercial considerations intersect
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in vessel operations, fleet management, chartering, commercial management or business development, preferably with managerial experience within the commercial maritime industry
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to review information and present findings in a clear and structured manner
• Good understanding of commercial maritime environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and utilise available information and resources to deliver assigned outputs
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.