Assistant Manager, Office of Grants & Research Partnerships (GIS)

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Negeri Sembilan is seeking an individual to provide administrative support for grant management. You will assist in reviewing proposals, managing reports, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possesses strong organisational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration assistance for grant management.
• Assist in reviewing and submitting grant proposals.
• Support administrative tasks for grant reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administration assistance to the department for pre- and post-award stage of competitive grants awarded by local and overseas funding agencies
• Assist the team in reviewing and submitting grant proposals, and the various supporting documents
• Administrative support for the review of grant annual, mid-term and final progress reports
• Supportive role in obtaining clarifications on grant policies and guidelines to ensure compliance, and to liaise with grantor, HR and finance on account creation, submission of funding claims, budget projections, utilisation, and various variation requests
• To work closely with legal office and partner institutions to establish research collaboration agreements
• Prepare ad-hoc grant reporting to HQ or management, as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.