The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development across the economy, government, security, and society. Join us in shaping the future of Singapore’s digital landscape by supporting the financial administration and management of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that advance Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.

As an Assistant Director/Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective governance and financial management of RIE initiatives. You will be part of a dynamic team overseeing compliance of grants processes and providing strategic insights to drive impactful outcomes. This role offers the chance to work closely with stakeholders and contribute to Singapore’s innovation journey. Key responsibilities • Leadership: Foster good team dynamics that build excellence in grants administration. • Governance & Compliance: Develop, update, and implement governance guidelines to ensure compliance with funding rules and regulations. • Process Optimisation: Establish and standardise workflows for grant application, monitoring and reporting processes to enhance efficiency. • Financial Oversight: Oversee the validation and consolidation of claims submitted by Host Institutions or grantees, ensuring accuracy and accountability. • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the liaison between MDDI and stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and addressing queries effectively. • Strategic Insights & Reporting: Analyse financial reports submitted by grantees and provide actionable insights for management reporting, addressing any related financial matters. Prepare regular reports on grant activities and metrics for senior management and stakeholders, driving informed decision-making. • Audit Support: Support SNDE Secretariat on matters relating to the appointment of auditors and audit reports, ensuring smooth audit processes. Collaborate with auditors and stakeholders to address audit fundings and recommendations.

• A recognised degree with at least 5-8 years of working experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. • Committed, self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Experience in financial management, grant administration and compliance requirements. • Familiarity with government funding guidelines and audit processes. • Strong leadership and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and mentoring skills. • Attention to detail and ability to work independently. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified within 2 weeks after closing date. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance. For more information on careers in MDDI, please access the link (https://www.mddi.gov.sg/join-us/careers/life-at-mddi/). For more information on our job vacancies, please access Careers@Gov (https://www.careers.gov.sg/) and search for “MDDI” in the Search bar.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.