Deputy Director of SAF Market Development

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Director for SAF Market Development. The ideal candidate will drive the strategic expansion of Singapore's voluntary SAF demand market. Responsibilities include leading innovative programs, managing stakeholder engagement, and formulating market strategies. Candidates with extensive experience in energy, aviation, or sustainability will excel. This role offers an opportunity to shape Singapore's sustainable aviation future and build essential market frameworks.

Benefits

Dynamic startup environment

Career growth opportunities

High-impact initiatives involvement

Qualifications

• 12–18 years in business development or market development roles.
• Strong understanding of aviation supply chains and sustainability frameworks.
• Visionary mindset, able to operate at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for voluntary SAF programs in Singapore and APAC.
• Manage stakeholder communications and programme milestones.
• Develop market engagement strategies and oversee commercial models.

Skills

Business development

Market development

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership capabilities

Job description

What the role is

About SAFCo

The Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) is a mission-driven entity supporting Singapore’s national SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) policy. SAFCo manages SAF levy collection, procures SAF to meet regulated demand, and develops the voluntary SAF market. As a lean and agile startup, SAFCo is building foundational capabilities to ensure operational excellence, transparency, and credibility in the SAF ecosystem.

Role overview

This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SAFCo. As the Deputy Director, SAF Market Development, will lead the strategic development and expansion of Singapore’s voluntary SAF demand market. This role will drive market origination, partnership building, and programme innovation, working closely with the Director of Sustainability & Programme Management and other senior leaders. The Deputy Director will serve as SAFCo’s commercial and market development lead for voluntary SAF, ensuring alignment with global best practices and supporting Singapore’s ambition to be a regional SAF hub. While SAF remains the core focus, we welcome candidates with extensive sustainability and commercial experience across biofuels, renewable energy, low‑carbon solutions, and the broader energy sector.

What you will be working on

Voluntary SAF Demand Programme Development & Management

• Spearhead the end-to-end strategy, design, launch, and scaling of voluntary SAF programs, beginning in Singapore and expanding across the APAC region, in alignment with global best practices.

• Oversee programme milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely, high‑impact execution and alignment with SAFCo’s strategic objectives.

• Lead the structuring of innovative offtake agreements, co‑investment models, and multi‑party demand aggregations with corporates, airlines, and logistics partners to accelerate voluntary SAF adoption and market liquidity.

• Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks for voluntary SAF programs, ensuring transparency, traceability, and alignment with international standards (e.g., IATA, CORSIA).

Stakeholder Engagement & Account Management

• Provide expert guidance and onboarding support to corporates, freight forwarders, and aviation partners, enabling their participation in voluntary SAF programs and supporting their net zero and Scope 3 decarbonization goals.

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with industry leaders, government agencies, and international partners—including SAF EA registry operators to strengthen SAFCo’s market presence and influence.

• Serve as SAFCo’s principal spokesperson on voluntary SAF market development, championing the adoption of robust chain of custody models and the recognition of SAF EA in corporate sustainability reporting.

• Act as a subject matter expert, delivering technical guidance on SAF Environmental Attribute (EA) mechanisms, certificate issuance, transfer, and retirement, and the integration of SAF EA into corporate climate strategies.

• Maintain strong, trust‑based partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure effective alignment between voluntary demand signals and SAF supply, supporting market growth and integrity.

Go‑To‑Market and Partnership Development

• Develop and execute comprehensive market engagement strategies, including potentially formation of buyer alliances or partnership, participation in SAF EA marketplaces, and the design of scalable distribution models for SAF and SAF EAs.

• Represent SAFCo in industry forums, policy consultations, and with key stakeholders to advocate for voluntary SAF market growth, harmonized chain of custody protocols, and the acceptance of diverse accounting methodologies.

• Oversee the structuring and implementation of innovative commercial models—such as book‑and‑claim, mass balance, and pooled procurement—to stimulate voluntary demand and broaden market participation.

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Sustainability & Programme Management to ensure program alignment with leading sustainability frameworks (e.g., CORSIA, ISCC, RSB), and to maintain audit readiness and certification integrity.

• Integrate market intelligence and stakeholder feedback into SAFCo’s program design and execution, driving continuous improvement and responsiveness to evolving market needs.

• Partner with procurement and sustainability teams to ensure seamless, end‑to‑end program delivery and operational excellence.

• Support the CEO in strategic planning, business development, and external representation, especially with leading corporates and alliances in Singapore, APAC, and globally.

SAF and Sustainability Market Intelligence

• Monitor global developments in SAF, SAF EAs and SAF certificate (SAF EA) markets, including major registries’ updates and international policy shifts, to assess implications for voluntary market growth, corporate adoption, and evolving market size and pricing dynamics.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, staying at the forefront of emerging trends in corporate sustainability, including updates to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and major global SAF policy changes, to evaluate their impact on SAF and SAF EA’s development.

• Lead the development of robust carbon risk models and scenario analyses to inform SAFCo’s voluntary SAF market strategy, guiding the design, positioning, and global competitiveness of voluntary programs.

• Collaborate closely with procurement and operations teams to align sustainability intelligence with cost‑effective, low‑carbon sourcing strategies and innovative pricing mechanisms, ensuring both commercial competitiveness and environmental integrity for SAFandSAF EAs.

What we are looking for

• Experience: 12–18 years in business development, market development, or commercial leadership roles in the energy, aviation, or sustainability sectors, with a strong track record in launching and scaling new markets or products.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of SAF and biofuel, carbon accounting, life cycle analysis, sustainability framework and certification, and aviation supply chains.
• Skills: Exceptional commercial acumen, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.
• Mindset: Visionary, entrepreneurial, and results‑driven, with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Network: Well‑connected across APAC and global aviation, sustainability, and energy ecosystems.
• Collaboration: Able to work cross‑functionally with procurement and operation with SAFCO, with legal, finance and internal audits within CAAS and with wider aviation ecosystem partners.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment with multi‑hat responsibilities and cross‑functional collaboration.

Why Join SAFCo?

• Be part of a pioneering team shaping Singapore’s sustainable aviation future.
• Grow your career in a dynamic, purpose‑driven startup.
• Work closely with leadership and contribute to high‑impact initiatives.