Manager / Projects (Conservation) - Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (Contract)

NPB National Parks Board; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

NP National Parks Board invites a motivated conservation enthusiast to lead planning, coordination and delivery of conservation operations and community programmes across Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and related sites. This hands-on role spans field and office work, requiring collaboration with staff, researchers and partners.

Successful candidates will join on an 11-month contract, with weekend and after-hours duties on a rostered basis, contributing to biodiversity work, habitat management and

Qualificações

• Areas of study in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Conservation, Geography, Life Sciences, Education, Communications or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in conservation work, programme coordination, volunteer or stakeholder engagement, contractor management or site operations would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently, lead multiple workstreams and drive initiatives from planning through to implementation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead conservation operations, habitat enhancement, biodiversity monitoring and inspections across the reserve and sites.
• Support wildlife management, human-wildlife response and research collaborations with staff, researchers and partners.
• Participate in field operations, patrols and conservation events, including weekend and after-hours duties on a rostered basis.
• Design and deliver volunteer programmes, citizen science initiatives, community stewardship activities and visitor experiences.
• Build volunteer capacity through training and development and cultivate partnerships with community groups and schools.
• Manage procurement, contracts and financial processes for programme and operational delivery.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, service providers and volunteers to ensure quality and continuity across work streams.

Conhecimentos

Environmental studies

Ecology

Conservation

Formação

Environmental Studies or related discipline

Descrição da vaga

What the role is

We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for nature conservation to join the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve team. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of conservation operations and community programmes across Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and associated sites, working across field operations, habitat management, biodiversity work and community stewardship to advance the reserve’s conservation mission. This is a hands‑on, multi‑faced role that spans field and office work, and suits someone who is equally comfortable in a wetland environment.

What you will be working on

Conservation Operations & Field Work

• Implement conservation operations, habitat enhancement works, biodiversity monitoring and Tree Inspection activities across SBWR and associated sites.
• Support wildlife management, human‑wildlife response and research collaborations, working with staff, researchers and partners.
• Participate in field operations, patrols and conservation events, including weekend and after‑hours duties on a rostered basis.

Programmes, Community & Partnerships

• Design and deliver engaging volunteer programmes, citizen science initiatives, community stewardship activities and visitor experiences that connect people with nature and the reserve’s conservation mission.
• Build volunteer capacity through training and development, nurturing a community of passionate stewards.
• Create and oversee visitor services that offer a welcoming and meaningful experience at the reserve.
• Cultivate relationships with community groups, schools, corporate partners and other stakeholders, including developing and managing corporate partnerships and employee volunteer programmes.
• Develop outreach content, materials and resources, and bring events and site activities to life.

Planning, Evaluation & Enabling Functions

• Lead post‑programme evaluation to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain programme records and databases, analyse participation and visitorship data, and prepare reports to inform planning and decision‑making.
• Manage procurement of goods and services, contract administration and financial processes required for programme and operational delivery.
• Manage vendors, contractors, service providers and volunteers to ensure quality and continuity across all work streams.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems and work processes.

What we are looking for

Areas of study in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Conservation, Geography, Life Sciences, Education, Communications or a related discipline is preferred. Experience in conservation work, programme coordination, volunteer or stakeholder engagement, contractor management or site operations would be advantageous. Able to work independently, lead multiple workstreams and drive initiatives from planning through to implementation. Willingness to work weekends and after office hours on a rostered basis is required. Bring genuine enthusiasm for nature conservation and community stewardship.

Successful candidate will be employed on an 11-month contract basis.

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