Manager (Climate & Liveability) Nature-based Solution

Temasek Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Singapore seeks a Manager (Programmes) focused on Nature-based Solutions. Responsibilities include developing partnerships, evaluating projects, and monitoring progress to achieve impactful outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Economics or related fields and have at least two years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and a passion for sustainability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in climate/development finance or related areas.
• Experience with financial instruments and project structuring is a strong advantage.
• Passion for sustainability issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with global and local partners.
• Develop innovative Nature-based Solutions projects and initiatives.
• Conduct project evaluations and due diligence on partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge in sustainability

Education

Good degree in Economics, Finance, Accountancy or related field

Job description

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Temasek Foundation’s programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

TF funds and supports ideas and innovations through commercialisation and enterprise, in areas such as Decarbonisation, Energy, Food, Circular Economy, and Nature-based solutions. This is with the aim to help early-stage disruptive solutions be investment-ready and scale up, to benefit our planet and people.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head, Climate & Liveability, the Manager (Programmes) (Nature-based Solutions) has the following responsibilities:

• Partnerships and Ecosystem Building: Build and maintain effective relationships and alliances with global and local partners/organisations to forge synergistic and effective collaborations for TF.
• Project Development: Develop and structure innovative Nature-based Solutions projects, initiatives, and blended finance models that unlock catalytic impact for people and planet and that are aligned with the objectives, priorities and policies of TF.
• Project Evaluation and Due Diligence: Conduct project evaluation, including environmental scans, research, and due diligence on partners and solutions.
• Project Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor approved projects of TF. This includes monitoring project status to ensure the desired outcome has been met, producing timely reports to Management and Board of TF, managing the disbursements of project grants to ensure compliance in the areas of governance, standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Head to ensure that the objectives of TF are met.

Requirements

• Good degree in Economics, Finance, Accountancy or related field
• At least two years of relevant experience preferably in climate/development finance, climate investment, carbon markets or related areas
• Practical experience with financial instruments, project structuring, and financial modeling is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical skills, positive attitude, energetic, driven and resourceful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen understanding and passion for sustainability issues