Carbon Policy, Manager

WWF-WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Singapore seeks a Carbon Policy Manager to develop and manage carbon finance policies and programmes. This role involves stakeholder engagement and coordination of key initiatives in the carbon finance sector. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess extensive knowledge in carbon markets, as well as excellent communication skills. The position requires at least three years of experience and offers opportunities to engage with various partners to advance sustainable finance efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in carbon markets.
• Familiarity with policy developments in carbon finance.
• Experience preparing proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update WWF-Singapore's Carbon Finance policy.
• Coordinate and manage key programme milestones.
• Build strong relationships in the carbon finance ecosystem.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Carbon finance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields

Job description

About WWF SG

WWF-Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF's international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg

Overview

We are seeking a Carbon Policy Manager to support WWF-Singapore's efforts to advance high-integrity carbon markets and mobilise carbon finance towards natural landscapes. The role combines policy making, programme management and coordination, as well as stakeholder engagement to support WWF's carbon finance programmes and uptake of WWF's approach to carbon finance within the region.

Responsibilities

Carbon Finance Policy development

• Develop and update WWF-Singapore's Carbon Finance policy, aligned with WWF's global finance (carbon and sustainable finance) priorities as well as national, regional and global policy developments in carbon finance

Carbon Programme Management and Coordination

• Coordinate and manage key programme milestones of WWF-Singapore's priority carbon finance related programmes, including in support of WWF's involvement in the Scene coalition
• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, and partnership frameworks for donors, financial partners, and institutional investors to strengthen support for WWF's approach to carbon finance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage strong relationships with the carbon finance ecosystem with the view to advocate for WWF's position on carbon finance - particularly in the areas of securing high quality demand for carbon credits and carbon project design approaches.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3- years of relevant experience in carbon markets
• Familiarity with national, regional and global policy developments in carbon finance as well as high quality carbon project design elements - with a willingness to deepen knowledge in these areas.
• Demonstrated experience and 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.