Grants & Partnerships Development Manager

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager to oversee grant governance within the Sport Development Group. The role focuses on end-to-end grant management, compliance reviews, and reporting to advance partnership growth and programme impact.

The position requires strong English communication, governance experience, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop new grant initiatives and expand the APS network.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant management is advantageous.
• Experience in project governance and management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English for reports.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of Singapore sporting ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of grants, including preparation of disbursement papers, monitoring of grantee KPIs and deliverables, and ensuring grants are administered in accordance with governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of grant recipients to verify compliance with eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and intended outcomes.
• Prepare grant evaluation and disbursement reports for internal approval, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.
• Support the conceptualisation and launch of new grant schemes by working with internal stakeholders to identify gaps, define eligibility criteria, and develop grant frameworks.
• Track and maintain up-to-date records of all grant applications, approvals, disbursements, and outcomes to ensure full accountability and traceability.
• Support the implementation and expansion of the Associate Partners Scheme (APS) by processing new applications and preparing assessment reports for approval.
• Engage current and potential partners to grow the APS network and increase the supply of sports programmes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to facilitate facility bookings and other operational support for partners.
• Conduct site visits to observe partners' programmes and assess alignment with grant objectives and partnership requirements.
• Support other events and initiatives within the Sport Development Group.

Skills

Grant management

Project governance

Communication skills

Team player

Singapore sports ecosystem

Job description

Sport Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager to oversee grant governance within the Sport Development Group. The role focuses on end-to-end grant management, compliance reviews, and reporting to advance partnership growth and programme impact.

The position requires strong English communication, governance experience, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop new grant initiatives and expand the APS network.