[Agency Contract] Principal Exec/Snr Exec (Governance & Admin)

[What the role is]

What the role is

You will be part of a dynamic team that drives transformation of Singapore's maritime industry and grows Singapore as a Global Leading Maritime Technology Hub. The Governance & Administration (GA) team develops and maintains effective governance and efficient processes for the industry funds, grant schemes, programmes, and MOUs under the Innovation, Technology and Talent Development division.

This is a 1 year contract position under recruitment agency.

[What you will be working on]

What you will be working on

As part of the GA team, your key duties and responsibilities include

(a) Grant Processing and Administration

• Process grant claims and disbursements, including reviewing documentations, clarifying requirements with grant applicants and project managers, and issuing offer letters.

(b) Data Management and Reporting

• Assist the GA team in data collection and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

(c) Administrative and Operational Support

• Support the division's finance/budgeting and procurement functions, while providing administrative and logistics support to the division. This includes calendar management, organising meetings/events, supporting the division's knowledge management, and system access management.

(d) You will also play a supporting role in the following areas

• i. Reviewing and implementing policies, guidelines, SOPs, and templates that enhance the division's objectives and processes.
• ii. Reporting and presenting KPIs of the division's industry funds to the MPA Board, management meetings and stakeholders.
• iii. Developing and managing the division's grant management system and anomaly/fraud detection system.
• iv. Recommending and sourcing external funds that MPA could leverage for industry development.
• v. Conducting industry consultations, surveys and interviews relating to the industry funds.
• [What we are looking for]

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in grants administration, project management, or government operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with data analysis and report preparation
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Customer service orientation when dealing with grant applicants and stakeholders
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes