Position title: E-learning Content Development Manager

Reports to: Project Manager, ASFI Academy, Asia Sustainable Finance  

I. Mission of the Asia Sustainable Finance Team 

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most experienced 

conservation organizations with a global network of 6000 experts across 100 countries working on issues critical to global sustainable development, including food systems sustainability, climate change and the energy transition, and the conservation of freshwater, forest and ocean resources. Our approach is deeply rooted in science and our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people and nature thrive.

WWF has identified the finance sector as a key driver of global economic activity with which we must engage to successfully deliver on our long-term conservation mission. Positioned at the cutting-edge of sustainable finance internationally, our global sustainable finance team of 80 experts - including 30 in Asia - is dedicated to supporting the finance sector to transition to a sustainable and resilient economy via working with key finance sector players including banks, investors, regulators, and stock exchanges, across six focus areas: standards, regulations, capacity building, research & tools, green financial solutions and engagement.

II. Finance sector capacity building work in Asia: Past and future

In Asia, a major focus of the WWF Asia Sustainable Finance team has been to support the finance sector to build capacity on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into risk assessment and strategic decision-making. Between 2015 and 2020, the team trained approximately 5000 finance sector professionals across the region on best practices in sustainable finance, via over 120 in-person workshops or bilateral training sessions.

During 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we pivoted our approach to capacity building by developing a suite of e-learning courses, as well as a user-friendly learning management system (LMS) collectively known as the Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI) Academy. The Academy was officially launched in September 2021 with a preliminary suite of short, self-paced courses, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS), the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), Singapore Exchange (SGX), and the Life Insurance Association of Singapore (LIA).

The long term vision for ASFI Academy is that it becomes a go-to training resource for financial professionals in Singapore and the region, where they can access a comprehensive suite of accredited courses that reflect the latest developments in sustainable finance regulations, standards, methods and tools.

III. Key responsibilities

The E-learning Content Development Manager will support the Asia Sustainable Finance team and work closely with the ASFI Academy Project Manager, to build on the existing suite of ASFI Academy courses by 1) Finalizing the e-learning courses planned in the existing 2022 Course Curriculum, 2) Leading the development in new course content with the support of the Sustainable Finance team and 3) Supporting the development of a 2023 and 2024 Course curriculum. Key areas of work include:

Research and content development

• Background/alignment: E-learning Content Development Manager will first conduct internal research (reviewing the existing suite of ASFI Academy courses) to get a sense of the scope, objectives, tone, style, look, feel, and user experience of the ASFI Academy courses that have been developed to date. This will inform all of the Consultant’s work to ensure that new courses are developed to work with the existing course suite.
• Finalisation of 2022 courses: E-learning Content Development Manager will work together with the E-learning Project Manager and other members of the Asia Sustainable Finance team to finalise the outstanding course to be completed as part of the 2022 ASFI Academy Curriculum.
• Curriculum development: In close collaboration with the ASFI Manager, ASFI Academy Project Manager, and other members of the Asia Sustainable Finance team, and integrating feedback from other key project stakeholders, the E-learning Content Development Manager will support the development of draft 2023 ASFI Academy Curriculum and content development schedule. This includes developing high level outlines/learning objectives for each of the proposed courses.
• Content: E-learning Content Development Manager will then conduct ​​relevant desk research to develop detailed course outlines (including key learning objectives and takeaways) for each of the course. They will work closely with the E-learning Project Manager to build out detailed content development/review timelines and ensure that all relevant stakeholders are involved in the content development/review process as appropriate.
• Research should include (but is not limited to) analysis of recent reports/publications by WWF, other ASFI Knowledge Partners, financial institutions leading on sustainable finance (public and private), national/international sustainability and sustainable finance initiatives (e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IPBES, PRI, PRB, NGFS, NZAOA, GFANZ, etc.), financial regulators (esp. regional e.g. MAS), financial industry associations (e.g. ABS, IMAS, others), sustainability standards setting organisations, etc.
• Based on this research, they will draft course content, including all written content, relevant graphics/images/videos from key reports/publications, the development of custom graphics/images as needed.
• In collaboration with the ASFI Academy project manager, they will execute the (iterative) editorial process, collating all feedback received from key project partners into the final content for each course.

Course design

• Storyboarding: Once the content for each course has been finalised, the Content Development Manager will lead on the storyboarding process, determining the most appropriate, engaging, and effective way to communicate the content in line with the tone, style, look and feel of existing ASFI Academy courses. 
• Implementation of E-learning Articulate Rise software: The manager will then input all content (including text, graphics, videos, links, etc.) into Articulate Rise and will manage the course content dashboard.
• Course file management:
• The manager will oversee the file export process to ensure that generated course files meet the technical requirements of the ASFI Academy LMS and other distribution partners LMS (e.g. SCORM1.2, SCORM2004, TIn Can file types).
• They will also oversee the storage and organisation of course files to account for version control issues, management of customised/localised courses, and to facilitate the annual course review/update process. 
• Supporting resources: As appropriate/needed, the manager will lead the development of supporting resources (e.g. course summaries, course resources/references documents, quizzes, course evaluations, etc.)

IV: Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional experience, including substantial research, writing and editorial work, ideally with a background in professional development course design.
• Degree holder in relevant field, including economics, finance, public policy, or environmental sciences. WSQ Diploma in Adult & Continuing Education (DACE) qualification or equivalent would be a bonus
• Deep knowledge of and interest in sustainable finance and awareness of recent/ongoing developments in the field
• Familiarity with Asian financial sector in particular, and roles of key finance sector stakeholders
• Familiarity with e-learning course development software, ideally with Articulate Rise 360 (experience with Storyline 360 is a plus)
• Fluent in spoken and written English, with any Asian languages an advantage

V. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong interest in environmental conservation, sustainable development, and the mission of WWF
• Excellent communication skills, with exceptionally strong writing skills
• Proven ability to manage large-scale multi-stakeholder projects, in particular with demonstrated skills in consolidating feedback from a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of individuals across cultures and time zones
• Self-starter, pro-active in thinking about opportunities to further improve the project
• Experience with learning course design is a plus
• Graphic design skills are a plus

How to apply

Interested candidates should email a CV and a cover letter to HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Position title: Intern, Engagement

Reports to: Assistant Manager Engagement, Education and Outreach, Conservation

Location: Singapore

Date: September 2022 - December 2022

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical natural resources for people in Singapore, supports a global network that spans over 100 countries, and supports in-situ conservation with partner offices in the region. To meet key conservation goals for food, forests, oceans, freshwater, wildlife, food and climate and energy, WWF-Singapore addresses issues important to Singapore and the region, including: deforestation, peatland degradation and fire; wildlife crime, markets and illegal wildlife trade; sustainable fisheries and resilient coral reefs; free-flowing rivers and sustainable infrastructure; and responsible environmental footprint. We achieve this through investing in field projects in key regional landscapes and seascapes, and by leading innovative market transformation initiatives, sustainable finance and nature-based solutions, policy and advocacy, and education and outreach.

Position summary

The intern will report to the Education and Outreach Unit, Conservation and provide online community engagement, desk-based research, project management and administrative support for WWF-Singapore’s volunteer programmes, including Cyber Spotters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Cyber Spotter Programme

• Support recruitment and selection of volunteers for the Cyber Spotter Programme (CS). This includes screening, shortlisting of volunteers and maintaining a database of volunteers.
• Support the development of the CS programme. This includes managing complex project schedules, assist in project trainings, conduct agreeance checks through multiple reporting and budget cycles.
• Develop, or assist in supervising the development of learning and engagement content; support in managing external vendors and agencies to deliver high-quality content.
• Assist in monitoring inquiries and responding to or escalating them as necessary.
• Support project management, review of feedback, reports and proposals.

Others

• Maintain volunteer database and prepare for their regular engagement.
• Support and run the bi-annual volunteer engagement sessions.
• Engage with other teams within WWF Singapore to develop engagement content, communications and outreach.
• Conduct public talks on environmental issues for schools, corporates, etc.
• Conduct literature review, data-base management and data mining from websites or documents from various sources
• Perform other related duties as needed to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Education and Outreach team.

Expected competencies

• Undergraduate student/ Bachelor’s degree in public relations, mass communications, any Science or related fields.  
• Advanced written and verbal English skills, along with the maturity to work in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Strong people skills both in-person and online to support community building and engagement.
• Experience in collection, analysis and evaluation of data; with knowledge of database management.
• Good organisational skills with a high degree of attention to both details and deadlines.
• Understanding of, and/or experience in, youth engagement, community outreach, or support related topics.
• Flexibility and ability to work on other projects as needed.
• Passionate about sustainability and proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Interested applicants may submit their updated CVs and cover letter to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Position title: Assistant Vice President, Greening Financial Regulation, Asia Pacific

Reports to: Vice President, Greening Financial Regulation initiative (GFRi) – Asia Pacific Regional &
Technical Lead

Location: WWF-Singapore

I. Mission

of the WWF Sustainable Finance Team
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most experienced conservation
organizations with a global network of 6000 experts working across the areas most critical to global
sustainable development, including food systems, climate and energy, and freshwater, forests and
oceans, active in more than 100 countries.
Our approach is deeply rooted in science and our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s
natural environment and to build a future in which people and nature thrive. WWF has identified the
finance sector as a key driver of global economic activity with which we must engage to successfully
deliver on our long-term conservation mission.
Positioned at the cutting-edge of sustainable finance internationally, our global sustainable finance team
of 80 experts - including 30 in Asia - is dedicated to supporting the finance sector to transition to
sustainable and resilient economy via working key finance sector players including banks, investors,
regulators, and stock exchanges, across six focus areas: standards, regulations, capacity building,
research & tools, green financial solutions and engagement.

II. Objectives

Influencing financial market regulations is one of the most efficient levers to shift financial flows in line
with international agreements such as the Paris Agreement on climate change and with broader
sustainable development goals. In 2021, WWF launched the Greening Financial Regulation initiative
(GFRi), a new network-wide initiative to advocate for a more systematic integration of climate-related
and environmental risks in financial regulation and supervision, as well as in monetary policy.
This is done notably by measuring and tracking progress made by central banks and financial supervisors,
and by providing targeted support and capacity building to these institutions. To do so, WWF leverages
on existing data, tools and methodologies, conducts and publishes relevant research together with
external partners. More information here.

The GFRi is a global initiative, led by WWF-Switzerland with support from regional and technical leads.
The Assistant Vice President, Greening Financial Regulation, Asia Pacific would be supporting the GFRi

Asia Pacific Regional & Technical Lead in coordinating the GFRi work in the region, as well as in the
development and implementation of the Sustainable Financial Regulations and Central Bank Activities
(‘SUSREG’) Tracker. More information here.

III. Key responsibilities
GFRi – Asia Pacific regional coordination

• Support the development and implementation of a regional engagement strategy, focusing on central banks, financial regulators and supervisors, across key WWF offices in APAC;

• Support the engagement with central banks, financial regulators and supervisors in key countries across Asia-Pacific to achieve the goals of the GFRi, in collaboration with sustainable finance staff in the relevant WWF offices (incl. capacity building, research);

• As an integral part of WWF’s GFRi, contribute to the overall design and implementation of the initiative in key countries across Asia Pacific, alongside relevant WWF offices;

• Conduct research on relevant sustainable finance and regulatory trends and developments, both globally and regionally;

• Develop training materials to support capacity building and engagement efforts, both internally for relevant WWF staff and externally for central banks, supervisors and relevant policymakers in key Asia Pacific countries;

• Maintain an active dialogue with internal staff and external stakeholders to understand regional specificities, as well as the needs of central banks and financial supervisors, in order to inform the development of relevant research, content and tools by WWF and/or its partners;

• Support the engagement with other stakeholders in APAC, including development agencies, financial institutions, non-governmental organizations, academia or think-tanks, to build partnerships or joint projects as relevant to the GFRi objectives;

• Represent WWF and the GFRi in external events and conferences, contributing to raising WWF’s public profile in relation to sustainable finance and central banking / financial regulations;

• Contribute to developing grants and funding proposals, to secure long-term funding for the GFRi;

• Engage with WWF’s Finance Practice and other Practices as relevant, leveraging on internal expertise and contributing to WWF conservation goals.

SUSREG – Development and implementation

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the Sustainable Financial Regulations and Central Bank Activities (‘SUSREG’) Tracker, in coordination with the GFRi team and the other WWF offices involved;

• Perform and coordinate the assessments of how financial supervisors and central banks integrate environmental & social considerations into their activities and practices, globally and with a focus on Asia Pacific;

• Coordinate with external service providers to further develop and maintain the SUSREG Tracker online platform;

• Contribute to the development and publication of the annual SUSREG Annual Report, highlighting progress and gaps in central banking and supervisory practices, and outlining WWF recommendations;

• Support the engagement with central banks, financial regulators and supervisors in the Asia-Pacific countries covered by the SUSREG Tracker, to discuss results, gaps, good practices and identify areas of support;
• Contribute to the further development and refinement of the SUSREG framework, and the expansion of its geographical scope of implementation;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of an ambitious communication strategy that builds on the SUSREG Tracker results and associated publications;
• Where relevant, contribute to internal or external research projects related to sustainable finance / regulations.

IV. Required qualifications

• Relevant educational qualifications, in a relevant field of study (environment, finance, economy, etc.), Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience, covering financial regulation/supervision, sustainable finance and/or sustainability, preferably in an Asian context.

V. Required skills and competencies

• Strong interest in environmental conservation and sustainable development;
• In-depth understanding of sustainable finance developments and trends at a global, regional and national level in the APAC region;
• Results-oriented, excellent attention to detail, able to effectively prioritize tasks and carry out activities with a high degree of autonomy;
• Team player, cultural sensitivity, able to work with multidisciplinary and intercultural teams, with colleagues across various time zones;
• Proven track record in project management is a plus;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English. Additional business proficiency in Asian languages is an asset;
• Aligning with WWF core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

Must be able to travel internationally (with a focus on Asia-Pacific).

How to apply
Interested candidates should email a CV and a cover letter to HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg).
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Position Title: Executive, Market Transformation (Climate)

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Market Transformation

Location: Singapore

Mission of WWF Singapore:

WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. We help protect Singapore’s essential needs through the actions of individuals, businesses and governments in the region. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, food security, sustainable consumption and illegal wildlife trade.

Major Functions:

The Market Transformation team sets impactful industry aspirations on sustainability in Singapore and Southeast Asia in the areas of palm oil, plastics, sustainable seafood, climate and illegal wildlife trade.  Through consultation and close collaboration with businesses, we build platforms, tools and practical solutions closely guided by data and science that help entire sectors to become more sustainable.

We also engage with businesses to broaden corporate participation and take action on climate change throughout their supply chains. Our work with companies starts from supporting them on the sustainability journey and committing to take climate action. We eventually help them align with a 1.5°C world by achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Through research, events and capacity building we also engage the wider ecosystem in Singapore and beyond to foster climate action; this includes policy makers, think tanks, associations etc.

The Market Transformation Executive will implement and support WWF- Singapore’s projects specifically focusing on climate.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ideate and project manage Market Transformation and office-wide climate initiatives, including doing research and drafting reports. Coordinate with external stakeholders as needed.
• Provide stewardship and management of account relationships with different business platforms with the main focus on climate business engagement.
• Manage communication needs of the Market Transformation team and align with the Marketing & Communication team.
• Support event management for Market Transformation business events, such as webinars, roundtables or conferences. This includes handling invites, platform and speaker management, coordination with cross-functional teams and follow up after the event.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors e.g. for research projects, events or for the production of marketing and communication materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, social science, economics, sustainable development, sustainable management, environmental science or related field.
• Academic or professional background in climate science, climate business engagement, climate policy or related areas, or through participation in ground-up or volunteer projects.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of current developments on the topic of climate in the public and private sector.
• Show passion for sustainability and environment.
• Aware of the common standards and terms including ESG, Sustainable Development Goals, Net Zero and climate based targets; knowledge of Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and carbon disclosure and accounting would be beneficial for this role.
• Experience in account or relationship management or corporate sustainability will be a big plus.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong project and relationship management skills.
• Excellent command of English and good written and oral communication skills.  Should demonstrate an ability to communicate complicated concepts simply to diverse audiences, including through the use of office management software such as ppt or xl..
• Self-driven ownership of projects and being able to work independently.
• Passionate about conservation and sustainability, keen to learn and keep up with the latest developments in the climate sector locally and internationally.
• Ability to work constructively with and contribute to a high-performance team.
• Great organisational skills, attention and dedication to details.
• Experience in event management is desirable.
• Analytical skills, strategic thinking and creativity in problem solving.
• Be able to handle coordination of various stakeholders on complex projects.
• Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Collaboration, Integrity, Respect and Courage.

Working Relationships:

Internal – Conservation, Policy & Advocacy, Communications, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Engagement, WWF country offices, WWF International and others

External – Points-of-contacts for companies that join Market Transformation initiatives; external agencies and freelancers, other NGOs, trade associations etc.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs and emergence of other special projects.

We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.

Interested applicants may submit their updated CVs and cover letter to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Position title: Market Transformation Intern

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Market Transformation

Duration: 3 to 6 months

Location: Singapore

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. As one of the global hubs, WWF in Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries.

We help ensure Singapore’s future and protect critical resources by addressing deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade. To meet our conservation goals, we drive change across government, business and the local community. 

Major Functions:

The intern will support the Market Transformation team in Singapore. The Market Transformation team strives to set impactful industry aspirations on sustainability in Singapore and Southeast Asia especially in the areas of palm oil, circular economy and climate. The intern will assist in the day-to-day work of the team.

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce statistics, case studies and reports relevant to WWF Singapore’s market transformation activities especially in the area of palm oil.
• Support the secretariat of SASPO in the following functions, but not limited to:
  • Member administration;
  • Request reporting data for impact reports from members;
  • Support planning and logistics for workshop / events / roundtables
• Cross-functional support for events and communication activities
• CRM database administration
• Conduct desktop research of corporates and organisations 
• Prepare presentations and material to collaborate with corporates and organisations 
• Performs other related duties as needed to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the team

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate students/ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Science, Environmental Science or related field   
• Advanced written and verbal English skills, along with the maturity to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
• Understanding and experience in palm oil and / or pulp and paper sector would be highly appreciated

• Experience in project management and collaborations with external partners
• Flexibility and ability to work on other projects as needed
• Interest in environmental and sustainability issues
• Passionate about conservation and driving real impact
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is a plus

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.

Interested candidates are supposed to submit your cover letter and resume stating notice period and current/expected salary to HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg).

Please indicate the position being applied for ‘Market Transformation Intern’ in the subject line.

Important Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Position title:                      Assistant Manager, Youth Engagement

Reports to:                          Head, Education and Outreach

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF’s global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife, and climate and energy.  As one of WWF’s global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries.

Major Functions

The post holder is responsible for managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation Department within WWF-Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to bring conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various stakeholders in Singapore. The post holder will envision, lead and manage our flagship We Got This programme in it’s expansion into the region. This role will also involve creation and curation of sustainability and communications related content, management of day-to-day administration of activities, have oversight of interns and staff. You will be involved in work across the organisation - including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Policy and Advocacy in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions and youth.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Profile:

• Spearhead WWF-Singapore’s ‘We Got This’ youth programme.
• Oversee, develop and deliver with the team, high quality masterclasses, workshops, webinars and networking events for youth on sustainability issues.
• Assist to source and create a supportive network of inspiring speakers, mentors and consultants for ‘We Got This’.
• Identify, liaise and coordinate with youth, schools, tertiary institutions, universities, vendors and programme partners in the organisation of events.
• Identify and work with regional partners to execute the programme in partner countries.
• Manage and track partnership and donor commitments.
• Work with regional partners to execute the programme in partner countries
• Manage financial commitments and accounting.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution. 
• Recruit and supervise vendors and consultants to ensure high quality.
• Liaise with the media in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Produce mid-term and final reports to be presented to management and donors.
• Budget and manager risks to ensure smooth day to day execution of all programmes, projects and events. This includes maintaining a professional network of connections.
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders such as education practitioners, partner organisations, advocates, mentors etc.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• At least 5 years’ professional experience, with at least 3 or more years of working experience in a project manager role.

• Familiarity with key Social Media platforms (Circle, FB, IG, TikTok, LinkedIn) and best practices
• Proficient with design platforms such as Canva and Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe Photoshop
• Keen interest in sustainability and environmental issues
• Experience managing events, campaigns and communications & marketing
• Experience in managing staff, volunteers and interns.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Proven success in the development and execution of strategies and project plans.
• Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector is advantageous.

Required skills and competencies:

• Be a self-starter with a high level of drive.
• Interest in working with and empowering youth in Singapore and the region between 18-30 years
• Good organization and interpersonal skills with ability to function in a multicultural environment
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Public speaking and event hosting skills
• Have a strong eye for organisation, planning and detail
• Flexible, resourceful and able to perform despite tight schedules
• Has a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude
• Able to travel within the region
• Able to manage the job independently and proactively
• Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Interested candidates can submit cover letter and resume stating notice period and current/expected salary to HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

We may disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.

Position title: Sustainable Finance Intern

Reports to: Head, Asia Sustainable Finance

Location: Singapore

Mission of the Asia Sustainable Finance Team:

WWF has identified the finance sector as a key driver of global economic activity with which we must engage to successfully deliver on our long-term conservation mission. To do this, we work with key finance sector players including banks, investors, regulators, and stock exchanges, across six focus areas: 

1. Regulations and Guidelines: We provide recommendations and facilitate dialogue between regulatory authorities and financial institutions (FIs) to issue harmonized regulations and guidelines that raise the bar for sustainable finance at the national and regional level.
2. Standards: We help FIs understand what makes certain standards and certification schemes credible to help them ensure that their due diligence and verification processes assure robust sustainability practices. 
3. Capacity Building: We empower FIs through capacity building on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through industry-wide workshops and bilateral training sessions. Our trainings cover a range of sectors and thematic focus areas and help FIs to better assess and price risk, value companies, and develop new products. 
4. Research & Tools: We conduct research, develop best practice guides, and benchmark FIs’ progress on ESG integration to ensure timely progress towards a resilient and sustainable financial system. We also help FIs to understand and implement cutting-edge tools so they can better understand, measure, and manage evolving ESG risks and opportunities. 
5. Engagement: We help investors exert their influence and facilitate large scale, meaningful change by providing research and analysis that supports their engagement with portfolio companies over key ESG issues. 
6. Green Financial Solutions: We work with FIs to support the development of innovative green financial solutions based on science-based criteria that create measurable environmental and social impacts alongside competitive financial returns.

In Asia, we work across seven (7) ASEAN countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam – as well as in Japan and South Korea. We focus on sustainability issues related to soft commodities finance (e.g. agriculture, forestry, and seafood), in addition to cross-cutting issues such as climate and energy, and water.

Major Functions:

To support the Head Asia Sustainable Finance, local WWF office and Asia sustainable finance team in carrying out sustainable finance work across the finance sector in Asia, creating in house research materials, working with WWF conservation experts to develop suitable risk management tools, supporting sustainable finance team in submitting funding proposals and working on communication strategy.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Assess and benchmark FIs’ extent of ESG integration, stock exchange reporting guidelines and regulatory standards
• Manage research on commodities supply chains, ESG issues and other sustainable finance related topics; design internal briefs and presentations for WWF offices
• Work with WWF conservation experts to distill insights and knowledge into tools and guidelines for the finance sector
• Prepare workshop materials – presentation slides and case studies
• Prepare concept notes and proposals on related initiatives for potential funding opportunities to support regional/global WWF Sustainable Finance Practice work

Profile:

• Relevant educational qualifications, Degree curriculum, in either finance, economics, sustainable development, or environment management
• A good understanding of how environmental concerns relate to material business risks and opportunities
• General knowledge of the finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability
• Able to prioritise and operate under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint - comfortable working with data
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging

Interested candidates to send cover letter and CV in English to hr@wwf.sg with the subject line “Sustainable Finance Intern”. 

Position title: Sustainable Finance Palm Oil Intern

Reports to: Global Palm Oil Team - Conservation (Global Palm Oil)

Duration: 3 to 6 months

Location: Singapore

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical  resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF’s global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife,  and climate and energy. As one of WWF’s global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries. 

WWF’s vision is a future where all palm oil is produced without causing deforestation, peatland and environmental degradation or harming wildlife, where workers are treated fairly, and communities' rights are  respected, and producers including smallholder farmers have access to tools for responsible production and  access to benefit from the market for responsible palm oil. 

WWF’s goals for palm oil are to: 

• Protect: Wildlife and the environment is protected from expansion, and palm oil driven deforestation and natural habitat conversion is halted 
• Produce: Production is sustainable in resilient and biodiverse landscapes, no longer contributes to climate change, and the industry provides sustainable livelihoods, reduces poverty and respects human rights 
• Restore: The industry becomes a driver for wildlife conservation and restoration efforts, ensuring that landscapes with palm oil are healthy and living 

Major Functions:

Sustainable finance is an important instrument in driving stakeholders across the value chain towards WWF’s sustainable palm oil agenda. To do this, we work with key finance sector players including banks, investors, regulators, and stock exchanges. As a sustainable finance intern within the global palm oil team, you will be doing research and building business case studies on the good practices within the financial institutions on sustainable palm oil policies and tools. In the course of the project, you will be working closely with members of the Global Palm Oil Team, Asia Sustainable Finance Team and WWF offices around the world to build upon your work. 

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct relevant literature review and analysis of the sustainable finance market related to the palm oil industry (including but not limited to Bankable Nature-Based Solutions, Regenerative Agriculture, Net Zero targets of companies & governments and Climate Change)
• Stakeholder Mapping of FIs and banks in priority markets based on findings from the WWF’s finance flow study and research 
• Linking sustainable finance to regulations of central banks and financial regulators 
• Manage research on palm oil supply chains, ESG issues and other sustainable finance related topics; design internal briefs and presentations for WWF offices
• Prepare workshop materials – presentation slides and case studies
• Perform other related duties as needed to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the team

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree curriculum, in either finance, economics, sustainable development, or environment management
• Masters in finance or economics is preferred
• A good understanding of how environmental concerns relate to material business risks and opportunities
• General knowledge of the finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, along with the maturity to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
• Flexibility and ability to work on other projects as needed
• Strong research, analytical and data management skills
• Good organisational skills

This job description covers the main tasks. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.

Interested candidates are required to submit their cover letter and resume to the HR Department of WWF-Singapore (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Please indicate the position being applied for ‘Sustainable Finance Palm Oil Intern’ in the subject line.

Important Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Position title: Youth Programmes Intern

Reports to: Project Manager

Location: Singapore

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical natural resources for people in Singapore, supports a global network that spans over 100 countries, and supports in-situ conservation with partner offices in the region. To meet key conservation goals for food, forests, oceans, freshwater, wildlife, food and climate and energy, WWF-Singapore addresses issues important to Singapore and the region, including: deforestation, peatland degradation and fire; wildlife crime, markets and illegal wildlife trade; sustainable fisheries and resilient coral reefs; free-flowing rivers and sustainable infrastructure; and responsible environmental footprint. We achieve this through investing in field projects in key regional landscapes and seascapes, and by leading innovative market transformation initiatives, sustainable finance and nature based solutions, policy and advocacy, and education and outreach.

1. Position summary

The intern will report to the Education and Outreach Unit and provide online community engagement, desk-based research, project management and administrative support for WWF-Singapore’s youth programmes.

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities

Youth programmes

• Execution of key and high impact youth programmes through the following functions, but not limited to:
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication through online community engagement, content creation such as reports and blogs, videos, EDMs, social media posts, etc.
• Assist in monitoring inquiries and responding to or escalating them as necessary.
• Support project management, review of feedback reports and proposals.
• Desk-top research and data analysis activities related to youth programmes to produce relevant statistics, content and tools.

Others

• Support external partnership activities (e.g Science Centre, Temasek Foundation, etc)
• Engage with other teams within WWF Singapore to develop engagement content, communications and outreach
• Literature reviews, data-base management and data mining from websites or documents from various sources
• Perform other related duties as needed to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Education and Outreach team.

1. Expected competencies

• Undergraduate students/ Bachelor’s degree in public relations, mass communications, biology or related fields.  
• Advanced written and verbal English skills, along with the maturity to work in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Design, video editing and social media experience essential.
• Strong people skills both in-person and online to support community building and engagement.
• Experience in collection, analysis and evaluation of data.
• Good organisational skills with a high degree of attention to both details and deadlines.
• Understanding of, and/or experience in, youth engagement, community outreach, or support related topics.
• Flexibility and ability to work on other projects as needed.
• Passionate about sustainability issues and proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Interested candidates should email a CV and a cover letter to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Position title: Palm Oil Technical Manager 

Reports to: Senior Engagement Manager, Palm Oil 

Location: Singapore 

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF) 

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the 
world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical  resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF’s global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife,  and climate and energy. As one of WWF’s global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries. 

WWF’s vision is a future where all palm oil is produced without causing deforestation, peatland and 
environmental degradation or harming wildlife, where workers are treated fairly, and communities' rights are  respected, and producers including smallholder farmers have access to tools for responsible production and  access to benefit from the market for responsible palm oil. 

WWF’s goals for palm oil are to: 

● Protect: Wildlife and the environment is protected from expansion, and palm oil driven deforestation and natural habitat conversion is halted 

● Produce: Production is sustainable in resilient and biodiverse landscapes, no longer contributes to climate change, and the industry provides sustainable livelihoods, reduces poverty and respects human rights 

● Restore: The industry becomes a driver for wildlife conservation and restoration efforts, ensuring that 
landscapes with palm oil are healthy and living 

Summary of role: 

Working closely with the Senior Engagement Manager, the Palm Oil Technical Manager will help to 
implement and support projects and activities to accelerate demand for more sustainably and responsibly produced palm oil, with a focus on five countries in Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India and China).  This includes collecting and analysing market intelligence data to support the development and delivery of corporate engagement strategies, engaging directly with palm oil buyers and traders, and providing technical  support on palm oil across the WWF network. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

Technical Support 

● Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research on sustainable palm oil topics to support project delivery and communications outputs 

● Collect and analyse market intelligence data to support the development and delivery of corporate 
engagement strategies, the global palm oil strategy, and relevant project activities 

● Review the palm oil sustainability policies and commitments of major traders and buyers, and track 
company progress in implementing these 

● Support the delivery of an update to the 2021 WWF Global Palm Oil Scorecard, including coordination of engagement activities with companies 

● Provide technical support across the WWF network on palm oil issues and represent WWF on relevant best practice technical groups, as appropriate 

Stakeholder Engagement 

● Support the development of the business case and engagement strategy for major buyers and traders 

● Support engagement with priority major buyers and traders, and lead engagement with selected companies under the guidance of the Senior Engagement Manager 

● Provide technical support to SASPO (Support Asia for Sustainable Palm Oil), the WWF Sustainable Finance team, and WWF National Offices to support engagement activities and the delivery of the global palm oil strategy 

Coordination & Communications 

● Support the development of presentations, project reports, external publications, and other documents 

● Coordinate the organisation of external engagement activities (e.g. speaking engagements, workshops and  consultative committees) and communications with National Offices to share best practices and build alignment 

● Undertake other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Supervisor 

Required qualifications and skills: 

● Bachelor’s degree in business administration, corporate sustainability, environmental sciences or other 
relevant areas. Master’s degree preferred 

● Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability, conservation and related topics, including a strong 
understanding of social and environmental issues in the palm oil sector 

● A minimum of two years of work experience in a field relevant to sustainable supply chains, sourcing and procurement strategies, preferably in Asia 

● Experience engaging with corporates or other industry stakeholders on sustainability topics 

● Strong research and data management skills, including experience collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data. Experience analysing spatial data preferred 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations to a range of audiences 

● Proficiency in other languages is highly desirable, particularly where relevant to major palm oil producing and/or consuming nations (e.g. India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia). 

You need to: 

● Be a self-starter with a high level of motivation and drive. 

● Be able to work independently as well as with others in a cross-functional team and network environment. 

● Have great organisational and multitasking skills, and attention to detail. 

● Be able to handle coordination of various stakeholders on complex projects. 

● Ideally, have experience in project management and collaborations with external partners. 

● Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration. 

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated 
proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Interested candidates should email a CV and a cover letter to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Important Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Position title:                     Senior Data Support Executive / Data Support Executive

Reports to:                         Senior Database Manager

Mission of WWF Singapore:

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, part of WWF International – one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. We protect critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. As one of WWF’s global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in network that spans over 100 countries.

Major Functions:

As part of the Data Team at WWF-Singapore, you will be working to support all teams and units (Fundraising, Communications, Sustainable Finance, Market Transformation and Conservation) in the execution of fundraising, marketing and conservation campaigns and projects.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Database Support
  • Working alongside with the Database Team in troubleshooting and providing data support, guidance and assistance to all WWF-Singapore units
  • Help manage Event program in RE NXT
  • Assist in data maintenance and corrections for PDPA compliance regulations
  • Run data clean-ups for accurate and successful charging such as schedule and gift updates
  • Act as back-up support for Data team when necessary

• Gift processing
  • Ensure all gifts from all platforms and mediums are entered and processed in a timely manner to ensure WWF-Singapore’s income

Profile

• Bachelor's degree with experience preferably in Data Management or similar background
• Minimum of 3 years working in Database management or Data teams in the not-for-profit industry
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Customer Relationship Management system
• High levels of accuracy and excellent organizational skills are required
• High attention to details and ability to complete repetitive tasks consistently and effectively
• Is motivated, can work and think independently and accountable
• Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Interested candidates can submit cover letter and resume stating notice period and current/expected salary to HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.