Development Partner, Grant Policy

[What the role is]

Lead impactful programmes that shape Singapore enterprises’ growth
At Enterprise Singapore, we aim to build programmes to empower businesses to innovate, build capabilities, and succeed on a global scale. We are seeking a dynamic (Senior) Development Partner to join the Grant Policy division in Enterprise Singapore to drive the development and implementation of EnterpriseSG’s grant schemes. This is a unique opportunity to shape partnership-driven policies, lead collaborative programme management, and directly impact Singapore’s business community.

Why Join Us?
• Policy innovation through real-world impact: Innovate & shape policy through industry feedback
• Comprehensive programme ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for complex multi-scheme portfolios including budget management and policy advisory
• Opportunities to deepen stakeholder engagement skills: Work with a diverse range of government and private sector stakeholders to drive win win outcomes

[What you will be working on]

• Spearhead management of selected grant schemes, serving as the go-to policy advisor for scheme design, implementation and ongoing refinement

• Engage EnterpriseSG’s programme users and partners regularly to keep pulse on industry feedback and emerging problem statements to enhance scheme parameters where required

• Scope and structure complex projects with grant users to ensure project objectives and outcomes are aligned with scheme intent

• Oversee the grant evaluation process to ensure it is robust and fair

• Balance the delivery of impactful outcomes with sound governance, ensuring EnterpriseSG’s grant schemes remain effective yet accountable

• Proactively track the scheme budget utilisation and cashflow planning, enabling timely intervention where necessary

• Conduct reporting on scheme utilisation and outcomes for stakeholders including MTI and MOF

• Lead periodic scheme reviews to ensure continued relevance to business needs

[What we are looking for]

• At least 2-3 years in a relevant policy or programme management role

• Strong written, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Prior experience in other software such as SQL and Superset a bonus

• Adaptable, proactive and effective in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty

• A passion for public service, policy work and programme management