Principal Specialist, Grant Process

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The Grant Process team oversees all grant applications and claims for the grants managed by the organization. You are expected to be the subject matter expert for grants and ensure compliance and accountability in grant administration. You will need to build a good rapport with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives and deliver good client experience. Manage a team to oversee the day-to-day administration of grant processing matters, including the review and approval of applications and claims. Engage, influence, and communicate with stakeholders on policies and procedures to ensure good governance and consistency in grant administration activities. Responsible for effective and efficient SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), be actively involved in the implementation and undertake improvements or updates to the SOPs. Provide consultation and advice to team members in executing policies, system processes and ensure smooth & efficient daily operations and accurate data records. Track, analyze and report processing data to Team Lead and senior management, including preparing monthly Ops reports, processing targets and other reports. Handle audit activities as and when required. Handle administrative duties, and undertake ad-hoc assignments to events/ projects assigned by management or HR.