Language Programs & Grants Manager

National Heritage Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Heritage Board invites applications for an Assistant Manager/Manager within the Language Division. You will oversee administration, finance, procurement, and vendor management to support four Language Councils and campaigns.

The role includes reporting, event support, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in similar roles, strong MS Excel/data skills, and are comfortable with Malay language tasks.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant working experience with sound knowledge in budget and procurement.
• Ability to speak, read and write Malay.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays to support campaigns and events.

Responsibilities

• Handle the Language Division’s administration, finance management and budget utilisation.
• Manage and monitor grants, donations and sponsorships of all forms (cash and in-kind).
• Plan procurement requirements including quotation, tender preparations, evaluations and awards.
• Take responsibility for project concept, operations and implementation, including vendor management and external relationships.
• Provide day-to-day operations support for campaigns, partner activities and programmes, including events management and Malay copy writing, plus inventory/logistics management.
• Handle report and proposal writing, KPI reporting, project evaluation, post-programme reporting and analysis.
• Support knowledge management needs and manage information assets.

Skills

Administration Management

Budget & Finance

Procurement

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Coordination

MS Excel & Data Analytics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The National Heritage Board invites applications for an Assistant Manager/Manager within the Language Division. You will oversee administration, finance, procurement, and vendor management to support four Language Councils and campaigns.

The role includes reporting, event support, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in similar roles, strong MS Excel/data skills, and are comfortable with Malay language tasks.