Assistant Manager, Grants & Digital Inclusion

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) sits within the Digital Readiness Group, leading a programme to build an inclusive digital society for Singaporeans to access devices, skills and opportunities. The role focuses on administering grant programmes, developing partnerships and delivering measurable project outcomes.

The successful candidate will coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives, monitor fund utilisation and present performance reports to support governance and

Qualifications

• Relevant background in economics, business administration, sociology, social work, political science or related fields.
• 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in public, community, social service or charity sectors, or grant administration, partnership management, business development or industry development.
• Strong planning and project management skills; ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage stakeholders, write clearly and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong aptitude in financial data analysis and project or financial risk assessment is a bonus.
• Self-driven and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage IMDA's grant programmes under the Digital for Life and SG Partnership Fund, ensuring effective administration, governance and delivery of fund objectives.
• Develop impactful projects with public, private and people sector partners by identifying community needs, shaping project concepts, negotiating project parameters and defining measurable outcomes.
• Review and evaluate grant proposals, prepare grant recommendations, monitor project progress and outcomes, and oversee grant awards, claims and disbursements.
• Monitor fund utilisation, track key performance indicators and prepare regular reports to support fund management and accountability.
• Serve as secretariat to the Digital for Life Fund Steering Committee, including preparing meeting materials, coordinating submissions and following up on decisions and action items.
• Manage key donor accounts and stakeholder relationships, ensuring timely engagement, clear communication and effective stewardship.
• Support grant administration, governance, systems implementation and process improvement efforts to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and proper documentation.
• Support key Digital for Life events and partnership-building efforts, including coordinating event logistics, engaging partners and stakeholders, and helping to strengthen awareness and participation in Digital for Life initiatives.

Skills

Grant administration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Education

Economics

Business Administration

Sociology

Political Science

Job description

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) sits within the Digital Readiness Group, leading a programme to build an inclusive digital society for Singaporeans to access devices, skills and opportunities. The role focuses on administering grant programmes, developing partnerships and delivering measurable project outcomes.

The successful candidate will coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives, monitor fund utilisation and present performance reports to support governance and