Executive Manager/ Assistant Director (Joint Operations Planning Department)

[What the role is] The Joint Operations Planning Department coordinates the development of plans and readiness of NEA’s current operations, contingency and national emergency plans. [What you will be working on] As an Assistant Director in the Joint Operations Planning Department, your roles will include but not limited to the following: • Assist the Branch Head in the implementation and review of Standing Operating Procedures and work with the Operations Divisions/Departments in managing incidents • Manage the daily operations in the NEA Operations Centre and work with fellow Assistant Directors and Operation Managers • Develop and review contingency plans at the intra and inter-agency level • Develop an in-depth knowledge of the various emergency/contingency plans and standing operating procedures to respond to a situation or crisis • Design and conduct exercises to validate the various plans to improve contingency, operational and security readiness • Carry out Secretariat functions in coordinating inter and intra agency level meetings and exercise planning meetings [What we are looking for] 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.