Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

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

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 Apr 2026

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.

- 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

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Apr 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

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