Climate Policy & Government Affairs Manager, Contract

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Singapore seeks a Climate Policy and Carbon Markets professional with APAC regulatory expertise to help lead policy engagement, monitoring, and strategic recommendations across markets.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, track emissions reporting developments, and advise on regulatory risks and opportunities for the electronics supply chain in APAC.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in climate policy and carbon markets.
• Established network with government agencies across APAC.
• Experience with climate-related regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of international carbon accounting methodologies.
• Understanding electronics industry supply chain in APAC.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze climate policies across APAC markets.
• Assess regulatory developments related to emissions reporting.
• Collaborate with external consultants for regulatory intelligence.
• Provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry groups.
• Support stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies.
• Monitor trends in carbon accounting and decarbonization.

Skills

Climate policy

Carbon markets

Policy engagement

Regulatory liaison

Project planning

Education

Master degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Climate Policy and Carbon Markets professional with expertise in APAC climate regulations, carbon accounting frameworks, and sustainability policy. Supports environmental leadership initiatives through regulatory monitoring, business impact assessment, and strategic policy engagement across key APAC markets. Leverages extensive government, regulatory, and industry networks to inform policy positions, identify emerging opportunities, and strengthen stakeholder partnerships. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, external consultants, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to advance compliance, climate advocacy, and corporate sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Track, monitor, and analyze climate policies, regulations, and standards across APAC markets, with a focus on Japan, S.Korea, Australia, and Vietnam.
• Assess regulatory developments related to:
• Corporate and product carbon emissions reporting and disclosure requirements
• Carbon claims, certifications, and labeling frameworks
• Carbon markets, carbon trading schemes, and related policy mechanisms
• Partner with external consultants to gather intelligence on emerging climate regulations, policy trends, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate the business and sustainability impacts of evolving climate policies and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Identify, map, and maintain relationships with key climate policy stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, think tanks, and policy influencers across APAC.
• Support the development and execution of stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies to advance environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Prioritize external engagement opportunities and facilitate interactions with policymakers, regulators, and industry groups on climate-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including environmental, sustainability, regulatory, product, and supply chain functions, to address climate policy implications.
• Conduct research and analysis using international carbon accounting methodologies, emissions databases, and sustainability frameworks.
• Monitor emerging trends in carbon accounting, emissions reporting, decarbonization, and climate governance to support long-term environmental leadership strategies.
• Provide insights on climate-related regulatory risks and opportunities affecting the electronics industry and its APAC supply chain ecosystem.
• Support corporate environmental initiatives aimed at reducing climate impact, improving resource efficiency, and advancing sustainability commitments.

Key Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in climate policy and carbon markets
• Established network and proven experience engaging with government agencies, regulatory authorities, policymakers, and industry associations across APAC, with the ability to influence and navigate climate policy discussions and regulatory developments.
• Proven experience working on climate related regulations and standards
• Proven experience working with key regulatory authorities and policy influencers in key APAC countries including Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia etc.
• Self-motivated and pro-active altitude
• Good planning and project management skills
• Master degree in Science or Engineering
• Knowledge about international carbon accounting methodology and database
• Knowledge about electronic industry and its supply chain in APAC

EA License No.: 02C3423 | Personnel Reg No.: R2089914

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