
Manager/Science & Technology Research & Grants (Contract)
National Parks Board
Closing on 16 Feb 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Grant Governance and Administration
o Ensure compliance to funding rules through the development and implementation of governance guidelines.
o Liaise with researchers and agency officers to manage pre and post award processes such as processing of claims in an accurate and timely manner.
o Work closely with agency officers and key stakeholders on the management of research projects to ensure timely submission and monitoring of project milestones.
o Organise and administer briefings to agency officers or potential grant applicants for a variety of grant related activities, such as to build agency capabilities in research grant governance or to inform applicants of funding rules.
o Update on overall research programme progress at meetings with senior management.
o Draft submissions to seek approvals for key project milestones.
o Monitor funding compliance rules and update guidelines, where required.
o Prepare for audits by Auditor-General’s Office (AGO), NParks Internal Audit Unit (IAU), and external auditors and follow up on audit findings and recommendations.
o Review processes and procedures and drive process transformation to improve efficiency and governance in managing R&D projects.
o Facilitate other general workstreams and projects related to science & technology planning, including supporting the organisation and conduct of relevant meetings, workshops, briefings and/or events where required.
What we are looking for
• Prior experience in the following areas will be an advantage:
o Grant or procurement governance and controls implementation
o Audit, or finance administration
o Administration of grants and/or R&D projects
o Management of contracts.
• Possess good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• A meticulous, resourceful and self-driven team player who is able to work independently and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Experience in Workday or Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS) is preferrable
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract
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