Manager/Senior Manager, Incentive Policy

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Service Division in Singapore seeks a Governance and Grants Manager to strengthen governance frameworks for NAC’s funding initiatives (grants, partnerships and commissions). The role covers funding policy development, process optimisation and compliance monitoring to ensure accountability and effectiveness.

You will collaborate with Internal Audit, coordinate external audits, and drive data analysis and reporting across Our SG Grants portal and related systems.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in grant management or governance issues, risk management and compliance.
• At least 2 years’ experience in handling data, data analytics and/or managing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Track record of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders with empathy, persuasion and negotiation.
• Meticulous and organised with a process-oriented working style.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage governance frameworks for NAC’s funding initiatives, including SOPs, toolkits and guidelines for grant administration processes.
• Work with Internal Audit to review and strengthen internal controls, implement recommendations and track audit observations.
• Coordinate external audit exercises on funded recipients with external auditors and Internal Audit, and recommend improvements.
• Strengthen organisational governance of arts charities through development of health framework or relevant capability programmes.
• Manage OSG (Our SG Grants) portal, supporting internal and external stakeholders in using the system and driving process improvements.
• Track and analyse funding data and related analyses.

Skills

Grant management

Governance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Policy design

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process orientation

Job description

[What the role is]

What the role is:

You will play a crucial role in strengthening governance frameworks for NAC’s funding initiatives (grants, partnerships and commissions). This role will also involve funding policy development, process optimisation and compliance monitoring. The role is essential in ensuring accountability and effectiveness of NAC’s funding initiatives.

What you will be working on:

1. Drive and manage governance frameworks for NAC’s funding initiatives. This includes developing and maintaining documentation on SOPs, toolkits and guidelines for grant administration processes.

2. Work closely with Internal Audit to review and strengthen internal controls, implement recommendations and track resolution of audit observations.

3. Coordinate external audit exercise on funded recipients. This includes working with appointed external auditors and Internal Audit on audit scope, reviewing outcomes of audit and recommending process/policy improvements to strengthen governance.

4. Strengthen organisational governance of arts charities through development of organisational health framework and/or other relevant capability development programmes.

5. Manage Our Sg Grants (OSG) portal, which includes supporting both internal and external stakeholders in using the system and driving process improvements.

6. Track and manage funding data, and relevant data analysis work.

What we are looking for:

1. At least 3 years’ experience in grant management or governance issues, risk management and compliance matters are preferred.

2. At least 2 years’ experience in handling data, data analytics and/or managing systems preferred.

3. Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

4. Track record of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills such as empathy, persuasion, and negotiation. 5. Strong analytical skills and judgement.

5. Meticulous and organised, with a process-oriented working style.

Functional competencies required by this role:

• Contract Management
• Governance & Risk Management
• Communication Skills
• Policy Design & Implementation
• Sector/Industry Programme Development & Management
• Internal Stakeholder Alignment
• Data-Driven Policy Analysis
• Deep Critical Thinking
• Design for Implementation and Communication
• Clear and Concise Writing