Executive (Research Administration)

Roles & Responsibilities

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Job Description

This position is to support the upcoming tranches of research grants being awarded by the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Research Programmes (Applied Research). There is a need for the selected candidate to work closely with our government agencies for RIE2030 funding including financial proposal and administrative proposal (such as space, assets and others).

Duties & Responsibilities

The Executive (Research) is required to :

• Assist CFI Principal Investigators (PIs) with the full range of research grant administration, including grant applications, budget checks, reviews, award management, variation requests, project progress updates, and final reports.
• Ensure all processes adhere to the grant policies, guidelines, and funding agencies’ regulations.
• Assist with institutional grant processes, including legal contracts and award creation within management systems.
• Offer guidance to CFI project teams on grant processes and compliance requirements.
• Oversee grant closure processes and facilitate Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) between grant stakeholders where applicable.
• Manage research portals and related records.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, external parties, and auditors as needed.
• Research progress report and audit with grantors for both existing projects and new initiatives.
• Any other duties as directed by Executive Director, Director (Operations) or Director (Research).

Job Requirements

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Reviews

Applied Research

Administration

Budget

Compliance

Grants

guidelines

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Research