Manager/Senior Manager, Grant Policy

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY INSTITUTE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government-linked institute in Singapore seeks a policy manager to oversee and enhance funding programme policies and grant schemes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation, analytical, writing, and communication skills, with around 5-8 years of experience in policy work, preferably in the Singapore public service. The role requires balancing interests and objectives while managing funds effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in policy work, preferably in Singapore public service.
• Meticulous, self-driven, able to multi-task and work fast-paced.
• Open to applicants without relevant experience but willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shaping and enhancing of funding programme policies and grant schemes.
• Understand integration of government funding schemes into e2i's programmes.
• Balance e2i's interests with stakeholders' objectives when managing funds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Self-driven

Ability to multi-task

Job description

You will be part of the team which oversees the shaping and enhancing of funding programme policies and grant schemes administered by e2i. You need to understand how various government funding schemes integrate into e2i’s programmes, and how e2i’s programmes contribute towards enabling employment and employability outcomes. As a strong negotiator, you are required to balance e2i’s interests while meeting stakeholders’ objectives when managing funds and programmes.

Job Requirements

• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Meticulous, self-driven, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• About 5-8 years’ experience in policy work, preferably in the Singapore public service
• Open to applicants without relevant experience but willing to learn

Working Location: Jurong East, Devan Nair Institute

Designation and salary will commensurate with experience.

We will only contact shortlisted candidates.