Executive Manager/ Assistant Director (Joint Operations Planning Department)

As an Assistant Director in the Joint Operations Planning Department, your roles will include but not limited to the following:

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  Assist the Branch Head in the implementation and review of Standing Operating Procedures and work with the Operations Divisions/Departments in managing incidents

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  Manage the daily operations in the NEA Operations Centre and work with fellow Assistant Directors and Operation Managers

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  Develop and review contingency plans at the intra and inter-agency level

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  Develop an in-depth knowledge of the various emergency/contingency plans and standing operating procedures to respond to a situation or crisis

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  Design and conduct exercises to validate the various plans to improve contingency, operational and security readiness

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  Carry out Secretariat functions in coordinating inter and intra agency level meetings and exercise planning meetings

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• At least 10 to 15 years of broad-based experience in operations planning/training and staff work with the SAF or Home Team equivalent

• Experience in running or part of an Operations Centre team or an Ops Trainer will be an advantage

• Good communication and writing skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Basic Microsoft Sharepoint knowledge will be an advantage

• Required to perform shift work occasionally on a rotational basis, manage incidents outside of normal office hours and on weekends

• You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.