Development Partner, Grant Policy

ESG Enterprise Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Singapore is seeking a (Senior) Development Partner to lead the design, development and implementation of grant schemes within the Grant Policy division. You will steer end-to-end policy advisory, scheme design, and governance to drive real-world impact for Singapore’s business community.

You will engage a diverse set of government and private sector stakeholders, align projects with scheme intent, and monitor budget utilisation while reporting to MTI/MOF.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a relevant policy or programme management role.
• Strong written, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Prior experience in SQL/Superset is a bonus.
• Adaptable, proactive and effective in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Passion for public service, policy work and programme management.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead management of selected grant schemes, serving as the go-to policy advisor for scheme design, implementation and ongoing refinement.
• Engage Enterprise Singapore’s programme users and partners regularly to keep pulse on industry feedback and emerging problem statements to enhance scheme parameters where required.
• Scope and structure complex projects with grant users to ensure project objectives and outcomes are aligned with scheme intent.
• Oversee the grant evaluation process to ensure it is robust and fair.
• Balance the delivery of impactful outcomes with sound governance, ensuring Enterprise Singapore’s grant schemes remain effective yet accountable.
• Proactively track the scheme budget utilisation and cashflow planning, enabling timely intervention where necessary.
• Conduct reporting on scheme utilisation and outcomes for stakeholders including MTI and MOF.
• Lead periodic scheme reviews to ensure continued relevance to business needs.

Skills

Policy development

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Public service motivation

Tools

MS Office

SQL

Superset

Job description

What the role is

Lead impactful programmes that shape Singapore enterprises’ growth At Enterprise Singapore, we aim to build programmes to empower businesses to innovate, build capabilities, and succeed on a global scale. We are seeking a dynamic (Senior) Development Partner to join the Grant Policy division in Enterprise Singapore to drive the development and implementation of EnterpriseSG’s grant schemes. This is a unique opportunity to shape partnership-driven policies, lead collaborative programme management, and directly impact Singapore’s business community.

Why Join Us?

• Policy innovation through real‑world impact: Innovate & shape policy through industry feedback
• Comprehensive programme ownership: Take end‑to‑end responsibility for complex multi‑scheme portfolios including budget management and policy advisory
• Opportunities to deepen stakeholder engagement skills: Work with a diverse range of government and private sector stakeholders to drive win win outcomes

What you will be working on

• Spearhead management of selected grant schemes, serving as the go‑to policy advisor for scheme design, implementation and ongoing refinement
• Engage EnterpriseSG’s programme users and partners regularly to keep pulse on industry feedback and emerging problem statements to enhance scheme parameters where required
• Scope and structure complex projects with grant users to ensure project objectives and outcomes are aligned with scheme intent
• Oversee the grant evaluation process to ensure it is robust and fair
• Balance the delivery of impactful outcomes with sound governance, ensuring EnterpriseSG’s grant schemes remain effective yet accountable
• Proactively track the scheme budget utilisation and cashflow planning, enabling timely intervention where necessary
• Conduct reporting on scheme utilisation and outcomes for stakeholders including MTI and MOF
• Lead periodic scheme reviews to ensure continued relevance to business needs

What we are looking for

• At least 2-3 years in a relevant policy or programme management role
• Strong written, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Prior experience in other software such as SQL and Superset a bonus
• Adaptable, proactive and effective in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty
• A passion for public service, policy work and programme management