I was looking at Manager/Assistant Manager roles under their sectoral transformation group.

Close to 4 years experience with masters degree offered $3500. Considered decent pay in this economic environment? Last draw was $4400

Looks like HR is taking opp to lowball grads in the COVID climate. But they're right, be thankful you have a job, take it first and move on when better opps present themselves.

Contract 1+1? Project based.

4 years exp. 3450. Should take? Local uni

Depends, is this a permanent job with career progression and benefits or contract position? What's the job title?

Low but just take first.

IMDA Sectoral Transformation Grp
 

If you happened to join the Built Environment dept, the Dir-level management is quite sub-par...

Offered IMDA Assistant Manager in Business Development (Innovation)
 

Have 3 years experience in private sector in an IT company. Went for the interview with IMDA and they offered to match my pay of $4900 with the Assistant Manager Rank Grade 7. I was under the impression they would offer a Manager rank at the very least, since the offered rank is the same as fresh grads. Can anyone with insights advice me on this?

3 year exp for imda asst mgr is correct