Job Description

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Execute policies and processes pertaining to the administration of the funding initiative(s) / national programme(s).
Communicate the funding initiative(s)’s policies and processes to public sector research performers.
Liaise with grantees on pre- and post-award matters.
Monitor closely the research progress, manpower situation, fund utilisation and KPIs / milestones of the funding initiative(s) / national programme(s), and carry out appropriate intervention where necessary
Perform secretariat duties for the funding initiative(s) / national programme(s), including running of grant calls, convening of evaluation panels and engagement of various stakeholders.
Work with the Lead PI(s) of the national programme(s) to ensure that the relevant documentations and reports are in order for the Ops and Strategy meetings.
Build excellence in grants management through the development, refinement and implementation of best practices, within A*STAR and through working with other funding agencies.
Support ecosystem-building activities for the funding initiative(s).
Keep abreast of the latest industry and tech developments associated with the funding initiative / national programme

Requirements

Possesses a tertiary degree, preferably in physics or engineering with an understanding of quantum technologies
At least 2 years of working experience in planning, governance and/or programme management roles
Keen interest in work related to programme management, especially in the research & development sector
Strong problem solving, analytical and systems thinking abilities
Resourceful and independent
Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

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