Assistant Manager / Manager, Incentive Policy (12-mth contract)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore invites you to join a policy and funding team that shapes the nation’s arts ecosystem. You will help develop and implement funding policies, review existing grant schemes, and ensure governance and compliance across programmes.

You will maintain documentation, update funding databases, analyse data to inform policy improvements, and coordinate cross-department grant assessments while advising internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in project management, data analytics or managing systems/databases.
• Entry-level applicants are welcome if they demonstrate key competencies in the job description.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders and public queries; administrative capabilities (e.g., data entry, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing funding policies and grant schemes; develop new funding schemes where required.
• Maintain documentation of funding policies and processes and support process improvements.
• Update and maintain funding databases; generate data analyses to inform policy improvements.
• Coordinate cross-department grant assessments; provide timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders, and evaluate grant applications.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Policy analysis

Communication

Implementation design

Tools

Excel

Job description

[What the role is]

What the role is: You will be involved in the development and implementation of funding policies, while optimising processes for NAC’s suite of incentives (grants, partnerships and commissions). The role is crucial in maximising the impact and effectiveness of NAC’s funding initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s arts ecosystem.

[What you will be working on]

What you will be working on: Assist in the review of funding policies (which includes review existing grant schemes and developing new funding schemes where required). Maintain documentation of funding policies and processes. Support the implementation of process improvements. Update and maintain funding databases, generate data analysis to inform policy improvements. Coordination of cross-departmental grant assessment processes. Grant administration, including providing relevant and timely advice and support to both internal and external stakeholders, as well as evaluating applications for grants, and ensure adherence to good governance and funding conditions.

[What we are looking for]

• At least 2 years ‘experience in Project management / Administrative experience At least 2 years’ experience in handling data, data analytics and/or managing systems and databases preferred.
• Entry level applicants are welcomed if they demonstrate key competencies in areas highlighted in job description.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders and public queries Administrative capabilities (eg: Data entry, excel etc)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Functional competencies required by this role: Governance & Risk Management Communication Skills Project Execution Data-Driven Policy Analysis Design for Implementation and Communication

http://jobs.careers.gov.sg The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.