Your opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and collaborative Grants Coordinator to support the delivery of ASAP’s grant programmes. Working closely with the Grants and Evaluations Manager, you will manage databases, track applications and guide applicants through grant processes to ensure efficient, compliant and impactful grant-making. 

You will take ownership of delegated grants across the full lifecycle, from application through to reporting, while building strong relationships with grantees. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining systems and process management with partner-facing work in support of frontline conservation. 

Your key responsibilities

• Programme design and continuous improvement: Support and improve grant processes by implementing updates, assisting with project planning, gathering feedback, and identifying ways to streamline systems and enhance grantee experience.

• Grant applications: Coordinate grant process by handling applications, supporting assessments, gathering external reviews, and providing feedback to strengthen proposals.

• Grant execution: Facilitate grant administration by supporting grantee relationships, maintaining records, tracking insights, assisting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with policies and processes.

• Evaluation and outcomes reporting: work with grantees and the communications team to share impact stories and outcomes from projects to donors and ASAP’s wider audiences.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualifications in conservation/environment or an associated field.   

• 3 to 5 years of experience working in grant-making or sub-granting, fundraising or planning and delivering field-based conservation (ideally within Southeast Asia) and relationship management.  

• A good knowledge and understanding for operating grant programmes, best practice and trust-based philanthropy approaches, grant compliance, legal obligations, evaluation and reporting requirements. 

• Capabilities in relationship management, criterion assessments, attention to detail and administration.    

• An understanding of conservation organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) is desirable. 

• Experience working in conservation in Southeast Asia.  

All employees are expected to work in line with ASAP’s vision, strategies and values, contributing to a culture of respect, integrity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, inclusivity and empathy. 

Why work with us

• Join a small, dedicated, values-driven team tackling some of Southeast Asia’s most urgent conservation challenges through strategic grant-making. 

• Work in a flexible and supportive environment where you are trusted in your role and encouraged to take ownership and grow. 

• Contribute to a unique regional conservation initiative that partners with NGOs, communities and donors to achieve real impact for species and ecosystems. 

To apply

To apply, please send your resume and a one-page cover letter in English, outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role, to jobs[at]asapspecies.org by the end of 10 May 2026. 

Please include “Grants Coordinator – ASAP” in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Note: If you are based in Singapore and applying for this role, please do so through this link: https://careers.mandai.com/jobs/7578312-grants-coordinator-1-year-contract-mandai-nature