Sustainability Specialist

Management Development Institute of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Sustainability Specialist / Assistant Manager to enhance the Applied Sustainability and Innovation Centre. The role entails planning, coordinating, and implementing projects focused on sustainability challenges, academic collaboration, and innovation outcomes. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in sustainability practices. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a measurable impact in sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applied sustainability practices and principles.
• Project coordination and implementation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organisational and time-management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Applied Sustainability and Innovation Centre.
• Coordinate applied sustainability projects, pilot initiatives, and demonstrator programmes.
• Translate sustainability challenges into practical project activities.
• Manage grant administration, including budgets, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Support industry engagement and sustainability outreach initiatives.

Skills

Applied sustainability practices

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data tracking and reporting

Analytical problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary:

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The Sustainability Specialist / Assistant Manager will support the planning, coordination, and operation of the Applied Sustainability and Innovation Centre, with a strong focus on applied sustainability projects, academic–industry collaboration, and innovation outcomes. The role involves identifying sustainability challenges and translating them into industry‑relevant pilot projects, applied research initiatives, and demonstrator programs in areas such as waste stream management, green buildings, resource efficiency, and sustainable procurement. The incumbent will work closely with faculty, students, industry partners, and external stakeholders to co‑develop and implement practical sustainability solutions. The position will also support grant identification, proposal development, and funding applications, including government, industry, and international funding opportunities. Responsibilities include assisting with project budgeting, compliance, reporting requirements, and tracking deliverables for funded sustainability and innovation projects. Additionally, the role will contribute to industry engagement activities, knowledge‑transfer workshops, sustainability reporting, and the monitoring of key performance indicators to ensure measurable impact and long‑term value creation through the Centre.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day operations of the Applied Sustainability and Innovation Centre
• Coordinate applied sustainability projects, pilot initiatives, and demonstrator programmes
• Translate sustainability challenges into industry‑relevant, practical project activities
• Liaise with faculty, students, industry partners, and external stakeholders to support collaboration
• Oversee projects in areas such as waste management, green buildings, resource efficiency, and sustainable procurement
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and risks to ensure successful execution
• Support identification and development of grants and funding proposals
• Manage grant administration, including budgets, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Track key performance indicators and prepare progress and impact reports
• Support industry engagement, knowledge‑transfer activities, and sustainability outreach initiatives

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of applied sustainability practices and principles
• Project coordination and implementation skills
• Ability to work with academic, industry, and external stakeholders
• Basic grant and funding proposal support knowledgeStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational and time‑management abilities
• Data tracking and reporting skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Collaborative and team‑oriented approach
• Adaptability and continuous‑improvement mindset

Education / Certification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy Management, Green Technology, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
• Four years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20kg at times.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains related to sustainability project sites or attend meetings.