Carbon Finance & Innovation Manager

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental NGO in Singapore is looking for a Carbon Finance and Markets Manager to lead their efforts in advancing carbon markets and mobilizing finance for natural landscapes. The ideal candidate will have relevant project management experience and a degree in Environmental Studies or a related field. Responsibilities include leading carbon innovation work, engaging stakeholders, and developing proposals. Join a mission-driven team that values integrity, collaboration, and sustainability.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Access to global network

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in sustainability or environmental sectors.
• Strong ability to manage programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead WWF-Singapore’s carbon innovation workstream.
• Manage relations with key stakeholders in government and industry.
• Develop proposals for key stakeholders.

Skills

Programme or project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with carbon markets

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Report to: Global Lead, Carbon Finance & Markets Taskforce

We are seeking an experienced Carbon Finance and Markets Manager to lead WWF-Singapore’s efforts to advance high-integrity carbon markets and mobilise carbon finance towards natural landscapes. The role combines strategy and programme development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management to strengthen the credibility and impact of carbon finance in Singapore and the region.

Key Responsibilities

Carbon Finance Programme and Strategy Development

• Lead, develop and manage WWF-Singapore’s carbon innovation workstream, with a focus on building ecosystem capacity and mobilising finance towards natural landscapes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of WWF-Singapore’s carbon finance strategy, aligning with WWF’s global priorities and Singapore’s national climate objectives.
• Coordinate with complementary carbon finance or conservation efforts within WWF and external partners to increase the effectiveness of carbon financing deployed.
• Represent WWF-Singapore in strategic dialogues, policy discussions, and working groups to advocate for credible, transparent, and equitable carbon finance mechanisms.

Strategic Engagement and Influence

• Build and maintain high-impact relationships with key stakeholders across government, industry, finance, and civil society.
• Serve as WWF-Singapore’s point of contact for priority partnerships, representing WWF-Singapore in national and international meetings and forums.
• Proactively identify opportunities to accelerate carbon innovation, scale carbon financing to natural landscapes
• Shape market standards, policy frameworks, and private sector practices through thought leadership and coalition-building.

Partnership Development & Delivery

• Lead the development of proposals to relevant key stakeholders
• Steward existing partnerships to ensure delivery, compliance, and long-term impact, such as through preparing partnership updates, reports, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in programme or project management, preferably in the sustainability, environmental, or development sectors.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and monitor programmes involving multiple stakeholders, partners, and funding streams.
• Familiarity with carbon markets, climate finance, or nature-based solutions — with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge in these areas.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or coordination with government, corporate, or non-profit actors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, progress reports, and partner communications.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and capable of managing priorities in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.

Having these are a plus

Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Collaboration

An interest in conservation and sustainability

What We Offer

• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Access to WWF’s global network, tools, and expertise.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.