Senior Executive/Executive (Conservation)

Resorts World Sentosa; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Oceanarium seeks a Senior Executive/Executive to support biodiversity conservation through species recovery, ecosystem restoration, research and monitoring. The role focuses on establishing a coordinated framework that links ex-situ research and breeding with in-situ monitoring and actions in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The Senior Executive/Executive will collaborate with Conservation and Science teams and engage academic institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and regional partners

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of conservation management or related field experience.
• Familiarity with ecological field survey methodologies and biodiversity monitoring.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and communicate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator and focal point for all syngnathid-related conservation, research, and partnership initiatives.
• Coordinate and support collaborations with internal aquarium departments to establish projects related to syngnathid husbandry, breeding, life history, population management, and behavioural studies.
• Support engagement with external stakeholders including community groups, NGOs, academic institutions, and government agencies to support conservation actions in the field and conservation workshops and events.
• Lead preparation of peer-reviewed publications, reports, presentations, and research outputs.
• Assist the conservation team in coral-related conservation, research, and partnership initiatives.
• Assist the conservation team to deliver citizen science and public programmes.
• Assist the conservation and research teams in conducting coastal and marine field work as needed.
• Assist the team in the development, monitoring, and delivery of Conservation Key Performance Indicators and impact metrics.
• Support project budgeting, procurement, permit applications, reporting, and grant administration as required.
• Manage and analyse conservation and monitoring datasets and contribute to impact reporting and decision-making.
• Represent Singapore Oceanarium at workshops, conferences, stakeholder meetings, and community engagement events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Marine Biology

Environmental Studies

Job description

The Senior Executive/Executive is responsible for supporting, developing, and implementing projects and strategies that support biodiversity conservation through species recovery, ecosystem restoration, research, and environmental monitoring.

The role focuses on establishing a coordinated conservation framework that integrates ex-situ research and breeding efforts with in-situ monitoring and conservation actions in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The Senior Executive/Executive will work closely with the Conservation and Science teams, and communicate closely with academic institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and regional conservation partners to develop and deliver impactful conservation programmes and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary coordinator and focal point for all syngnathid-related conservation, research, and partnership initiatives.
• Coordinate and support collaborations with internal aquarium departments to establish projects related to syngnathid husbandry, breeding, life history, population management, and behavioural studies.
• Support engagement with external stakeholders including community groups, NGOs, academic institutions, and government agencies to support conservation actions in the field and conservation workshops and events.
• Lead preparation of peer-reviewed publications, reports, presentations, and research outputs.
• Assist the conservation team in coral-related conservation, research, and partnership initiatives.
• Assist the conservation team to deliver citizen science and public programmes.
• Assist the conservation and research teams in conducting coastal and marine field work as needed.
• Assist the team in the development, monitoring, and delivery of Conservation Key Performance Indicators and impact metrics.
• Support project budgeting, procurement, permit applications, reporting, and grant administration as required.
• Manage and analyse conservation and monitoring datasets and contribute to impact reporting and decision-making.
• Represent Singapore Oceanarium at workshops, conferences, stakeholder meetings, and community engagement events.

Requirements:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Environmental Studies or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in conservation management, species recovery, marine research, biodiversity monitoring, or related field.
• Familiarity with ecological field survey methodologies, biodiversity monitoring, conservation planning, and research design.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail, and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder conservation projects and partnerships.
• Able to conduct fieldwork in marine and coastal environments, including occasional evening, weekend, and overseas assignments.
• PADI Rescue Diver Certification is preferred.