Grants Operations & Compliance Lead

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry Of Social And Family Development (MSF) in Singapore seeks a capable administrator to manage grant schemes for the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). You will ensure compliance, process grants, and engage with operators and government agencies to achieve scheme outcomes.

The role offers opportunities to refine scheme parameters, lead funding model improvements, and streamline processes through data and technology while coordinating across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in any discipline; accounting/finance/economics/math advantageous
• Relevant work experience in operational policy, grant administration, financial audit, process improvement, or business analytics is an asset
• Well-rounded interpersonal skills, effective communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative team player who can build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities with ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data visualization tools advantageous

Responsibilities

• Review operational policies such as scheme parameters and funding models to deliver affordable, accessible, and inclusive early childhood provisions.
• Translate agency requirements into actionable operational plans and proactively address emerging issues.
• Manage operators across the full lifecycle, from selection and appointment to performance monitoring and compliance audits.
• Perform end-to-end grant administration, including eligibility checks, claims validation, and fund disbursement; draft funding agreements and review SOPs and guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Collaborative team player

Analytical thinking

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Education

Tertiary qualification

Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Ministry Of Social And Family Development (MSF) in Singapore seeks a capable administrator to manage grant schemes for the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). You will ensure compliance, process grants, and engage with operators and government agencies to achieve scheme outcomes.

The role offers opportunities to refine scheme parameters, lead funding model improvements, and streamline processes through data and technology while coordinating across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced