Carbon Policy, Manager

WWF-WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Singapore is seeking a Carbon Policy Manager. This role involves developing carbon finance policies, managing related programs, and engaging stakeholders to advocate for high-quality carbon markets. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in carbon markets. Strong communication skills and familiarity with policy developments are essential. Join us to contribute to carbon finance initiatives and drive meaningful environmental change.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in carbon markets.
• Familiarity with carbon finance policies and project design elements.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development or coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update WWF-Singapore’s Carbon Finance policy.
• Coordinate and manage key programme milestones for carbon finance.
• Build and manage relationships within the carbon finance ecosystem.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Communication skills

Programme management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

About WWF SG

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

Overview

We are seeking a Carbon Policy Manager to support WWF‑Singapore’s efforts toadvance high-integrity carbon markets and mobilise carbon finance towardsnatural landscapes. The role combines policy making, programme management andcoordination, as well as stakeholder engagement to support WWF’s carbon financeprogrammes 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 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.