Job Description

[What the role is]

The Literary Arts sector in Singapore is multi-lingual and multi-cultural, with 4 key sub-sectors (English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese), each presenting unique opportunities for growth and development. It includes creators (e.g. writers, translators, critics), producers (e.g. publishers, editors), distributors (e.g. retailers, libraries), intermediaries (e.g. literary arts associations and organisations) and consumers (e.g. general readers, education institutions), contributing to a vibrant ecosystem of literary activity.

[What you will be working on]

• Administer NAC’s various project grant schemes; assess grant applications.
• Monitor and evaluate grant application outcomes; close outstanding grants.
• Develop and manage key industry development initiatives for the Literary Arts Sector, including partnerships with other public agencies, the introduction of a new domestic book fair, etc.
• Develop, commission and manage new research to support Literary Art’s policy planning as well as implementation of Literary Art’s strategies for the sector.
• Implement and monitor the development and progress of key projects assigned to them, and their evaluate outcomes and impact of key projects.

[What we are looking for]

• Project/event management, grants management, public sector experience.
• Strong proficiency in English.
• Additional proficiency in a Mother Tongue language (Chinese, Malay or Tamil) will be an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Knowledge of the local and international literary arts scene will be an advantage.

Functional Competencies required by this role

• Claims Administration
• Conceptualisation and Design
• Contract Management
• Communication Skills
• Governance & Risk Management
• Programme Implementation Review and Evaluation
• Project Execution
• Project Timeline Management
• Review Of Grant Applications With The View To Detect
• Inconsistencies/Fraud
• Sector/Industry Programme Development and Management