Position title: Corporate Partnerships Intern

Reports to: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Location: Singapore

Internship Period: 6 months

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, people person with a positive attitude, that has the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from different backgrounds. You will be assisting the WWF -Singapore Corporate Team in exciting corporate partnerships work and employee engagement events throughout the tenure, creating opportunities in spreading the message of our key conservation and sustainability pillars.

This internship will offer you an opportunity to learn about general business processes in an international NGO setting; about the emphasis on producing results; time management in a business environment; event management, influencing the target audience and working with various stakeholders in an international environment. If you are looking to be a part of a memorable and meaningful corporate team engaging multiple brands, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Fresh College Graduate or in between jobs
• It would be ideal if you have experience in project management, event management, external communications/relationship management

Skills:

• Project and event management
• Public speaking or comfortable leading a group of corporate participants for engagement activities
• Inventory management
• Well versed with Google suite or Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Research work and data entry. Google Analytics is a bonus!
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
• Ability to write and converse in English as a primary language. Other languages are a bonus!
• Ability to multitask, independent, and loves to take initiative. A friendly disposition doesn’t hurt!

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist corporate team with day-to-day operations and event planning
• Answer incoming queries and make calls to external parties
• Correspondences with third parties for event and logistics planning
• Assist in managing projects for events and/or partnerships
• Assist with the design & marketing set-up of events
• Assist in helping to manage inventory for events
• Research work in relation to current project(s)
• Other tasks as appointed
• Adhere to WWF’s values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

Required Document:

• Photo
• A cover letter
• Resume

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 ‘Corporate Partnerships Intern’ in the subject line.

Position title:                    Specialist, Network Communications                 

Reports to:                        Head, Network Communications

Mission of the Department:

• To ensure a coherent ‘One WWF, One Voice’ by integrating and supporting the communications, media and brand functions across the network (Practices, NOs and POs);
• To engage audiences across the globe to accelerate conservation impact, influence decision makers and to build the WWF brand;
• To facilitate and coordinate the development and alignment to a global brand, media and communications strategy;
• To provide a Centre of Excellence to the Network and convene the Communications Community in terms of communications practice, media (digital, broadcast, print), coordination across Practices, techniques, platforms and internal communications;
• To provide common technology platforms Network-wide to enable communication with key audiences.

Major Functions:

• Manages global internal communications for WWF by building effective relationships with relevant staff, offices, programmes, Practices, Global Initiatives, Campaigns, and global Functional communities across the entire Network;
• Leads and champions a stronger culture of internal communications for the global Network, by example and through expert guidance, advice, and support, in order to: increase internal engagement, foster a global WWF community with equal line of sight on achievements, successes, and lessons learned;
• Develops and drives implementation of strategies, processes, procedures, and products to streamline internal communications flow across the global Network;
• Manages and maintains internal communications channels and platforms, including identifying or recommending new and innovative tools and partnerships to address internal communications needs;
• Regularly reviews, monitors, and reports internal communications metrics (OneWWF, Workplace, Mailchimp, etc.);
• Builds internal communications capacity globally by sharing best practices and providing guidance, advice, support, and where possible, training to relevant staff, offices, programmes or global Practice communities;
• Provides internal communications support to offices, Practices, Global Initiatives, global Functional communities;
• Raises the profile of the WWF Director General and President internally;
• Covers extensively key internal and external events and campaigns for internal audiences through multimedia updates (written, photography, videography);
• Produces, curates, gathers, and disseminates globally-relevant content, communications products, assets, and multimedia materials for the global Network;
• Writes and produces internal communications stories;
• Cultivates and manages relevant external partnerships to enhance internal communications;
• Provides overall support to the Head of Network Communications.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• With the Head of Network Communications, develop, implement, and measure an overall internal communications strategy in line with the Communications & Marketing Division’s yearly goals and objectives and in consultation with relevant Unit Heads, Practices and the DG’s office;
• Produce, curate, gather, and disseminate globally-relevant content (inform, inspire, build capacity) for the WWF Network, in a timely manner, using internal communications tools and platforms (Workplace, OneWWF, Mailchimp);
• Manage, maintain, and measure the use of internal communications tools and platforms such as Workplace and OneWWF, ensuring its uptake among all staff and Network Leaders;
• Gate keep WWF Network News on Workplace, ensuring quality of content, and being mindful of frequency and timings;
• Produce and disseminate Network news and announcements on OneWWF using Google Pages;
• Manage and maintain Network Communications team’s Google Site (under the Communications & Marketing Division Google Site);
• Maintain and manage content on the OneWWF homepage;
• Produce and disseminate original Network Communications content –Together Possible stories – with support from relevant staff, offices, programmes or Practices, to highlight achievements, successes, and lessons learned;
• Repurpose external content for internal audiences;
• Lead the development and dissemination of internal stories for Conservation Pulse, working with relevant teams;
• Produce and disseminate internal updates for key internal and external events and campaigns in the form of summaries, photos, and or videos;
• Manage administrative requirements for vendors, suppliers, and partners, ensuring timely submission and settlement of quotations and invoices in accordance with available budget;
• Support the production and dissemination of regular leadership communications (e.g. Network Leaders’ Update, New Deal newsletter, All-Staff Update), including scheduled and or ad hoc Network Announcements (e.g. new CEOs, new internal policies, crisis communications, etc.);
• Conduct training, webinars, coaching sessions on internal communications, as needed, for relevant staff, offices, programmes and Practice communities.

Profile:

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in communications, PR, journalism or related subject;
• At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in journalism, PR, or organisational communications.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to deliver multiple simultaneous projects;
• Articulate, creative, passionate, flexible and tenacious;
• Absolute discretion, tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English – other languages an advantage;
• Experience in conservation and environmental issues;
• Video production and editing skills an advantage;
•  Photography skills an advantage;
•  Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment;
•  Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage.

Working Relationships:

Internal - Works closely with Business owners at WWF International and in the network.

External - Liaise with external vendors when needed.

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.

Interested candidates should email their CV and cover letter in a single PDF document to HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Closing date for applications is 13 July 2022.

Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

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: Climate Study Sustainable 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:

Working closely with members of the global palm oil team, the intern will help to implement and support projects and activities to accelerate demand for more sustainable and responsibly produced palm oil. The focus area of this project will be conducting in-depth research on how sustainable palm oil contributes to a nature positive climate. This includes working with WWF offices around the world and contributing to interventions that promote sustainable production, sustainable trade and sustainable consumption of palm oil.

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Global Palm Oil team’s activities and communications with fact-checking, data analysis, descriptive statistics and scientific evidence
• Conduct literature review and consolidate resources available on the research topic
• Attend meetings and record minutes as required
• 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:

• Undergraduate students/Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Communications or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability, conservation and related topics
• 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 and data management skills
• Good organisational skills
• Proficiency in other languages is desirable, particularly where relevant to major palm oil consuming nations (e.g. India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia).

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 ‘Climate Study Sustainable Palm Oil Intern’ in the subject line.

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

Position title: Manager, Digital (Channels)

Reports to: Head, Digital

Division & Department: Marketing & Communications, Digital Engagement

I. Mission of the Department

• To engage audiences across the globe to accelerate conservation impact and to build the WWF brand.
• To ensure a coherent ‘One Brand, One Voice’ by integrating and supporting the communications functions across the network (Practices, Nos and POs)
• To facilitate and coordinate the development and alignment to a global brand and communications strategy
• To provide a Centre of Excellence to the Network and convene the Communications Community in terms of communications practice, coordination across Practices, techniques, platforms and digital media
• To provide common technology platforms Network-wide to enable communication with the audience.

II. The Role:

Working within the WWF International Digital Engagement team, the Digital Manager (Channels) oversees the effective management and development of our digital marketing channels, cultivation of our online communities, paid activity, and audience growth; across platforms that include the WWF and Earth Hour social media channels, messaging apps, and email newsletters.

Managing and working with our global social media agency, and alongside the International Media, Brand and Network Communications teams, the role is responsible for providing digital project management support for public, corporate, advocacy, policy and conservation activities, seeking to improve reach, engagement, and conversion.

The Digital Manager (Channels) should seek to exemplify and demonstrate best practice for community and channel management at WWF; leading from the front, to provide a strong foundation and blueprint for WWF’s National Offices to build upon in their markets.

III. Major Functions:

• Managing social media, messaging and email newsletter channels: o Implement broad social media strategies on across the WWF global brand channel to ensure that the relevant audiences are being targeted
  • Ensuring editorial alignment between channel calendars and schedules, and the annual communications plan
  • Encourage growth across digital communications on the global WWF brand channels within the WWF Network of offices.
  • Engage external audiences through effective and optimised use of WWF content o Grow awareness, understanding and engagement with priority topics and messages
  • Monitor, evaluate, and communicate the effectiveness and performance of channels and content
• Provide strategic and tactical support to the WWF Network around digital engagement and mobilisation; advise upon digital strategies in keeping with the changing digital landscape
• Ensure WWF maintains relevance and presence in the digital landscape
• Demonstrate best practice in deliver of the WWF brand tone of voice and personality
• Protecting WWF’s brand and reputation; developing and maintaining positive sentiment ● Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key agencies and freelancers

IV. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Channel management: o Produce, schedule and deliver the global channel schedules in coordination with Planning Manager and Editorial process
  • Engage external audiences by sourcing and managing written and audio-visual content and optimizing its use across online channels including social media
  • Working with content and editorial teams to produce and deliver weekly email newsletters o Manage, deliver and optimise paid activity to grow audiences, convert supporters and effectively reach key audiences
  • Produce social copy - optimising to demonstrate brand tone of voice, personality and to engage with key audiences
  • Run testing and optimisation activities across all channels (where possible) to improve performance against KPIs and objectives
• Manage and work with suppliers, contractors and agencies, including day-to-day management of WWF International’s global social media agency
• Audience management
  • Produce and deliver growth strategies across social channels
  • Identify opportunities to target and segment key audiences to best deliver the right message to the right people
  • Explore technological solutions to best optimise user journeys and marcomms delivery
• Monitoring and evaluation
  • Monitor and report on digital activity at WWF International, and within the WWF Network, and seek to ensure performance is optimised
  • Run weekly ‘snap reports’ on performance and ensure key learnings and rapidly communicated to colleagues and stakeholders
  • Ensure the KPI evaluation reporting is up to date
  • Utilise social listening to aid in planning, recruitment and strategy
  • Oversee input into the relevant areas of the Network Performance Overview
• Working with brand and content teams to: o Assess performance of content
  • Identify opportunities for growth or innovation - focusing on new products, trending topics or formats
  • Ensure brand guidelines are up to date and relevant
• Lead, develop and manage key projects and activations
• Support and advise on crisis communication management
• Act as a digital communication expert within the Network: o Provide tactical support to the Network for digital channel management, engagement and mobilisation, incl:

▪ Distributing materials reuse by the WWF network

▪ Assist in delivering collaboration amongst offices

▪ Training and promotion of best practice

V. Profile

Qualifications

• A Bachelors or equivalent degree in communications or other relevant fields
• Proven communications background with an overall understanding of the sector
• Experience in digital roles including channel and audience management
• Demonstrated experience working with internal and external stakeholders in a regional or a global role.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven copywriting skills for a consumer audience
• Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector, preferably of environmental nongovernment organizations would be an advantage
• Demonstrable experience coordinating and community managing branded social media, and managing social media for business (preferable iNGO sector)
• Social media strategy development and implementation
• Experience working with or as part of a creative agency
• Understanding of SEO and content marketing
• Good knowledge of on and off-line international media markets
• Experience in implementing marketing strategies to leverage the power of online media and audience engagement
• Project management experience
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, take the initiative
• Proof-reading experience and a good eye for detail
• Proven experience with paid promotion on social media and other digital platforms including targeting audiences and optimising for best results
• Fluency in English
• Relevant qualifications in communications, design, media, technical, or other related subjects
• AV skills and photoshop skills and experience
• People management experience
• Experience of issues and crisis management on social
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

VI. Working Relationships

Internal – Interacts regularly with other Communications & Marketing staff and staff of other relevant units within WWF International as well as in National Organizations and Programme Offices.

External – Interacts with partners, representatives, visitors, travel agencies, embassies, hotels etc. as required in fulfilment of duties.

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 Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Closing date for applications is 06 July 2022. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Position title:                           Senior Retention Marketing Executive

Reports to:                              Retention & Marketing Manager

WWF-Singapore is looking for a Senior Retention Marketing Executive to join the Individual Fundraising team!

In this role you will deliver an important cross functioning and support function to all Individual Fundraising projects by being the hands on person to plan and execute the fundraising and donor retention campaigns to steward our existing supporters community.

Reporting in to the Retention & Marketing Manager, the role will also work closely with the other teams for cross functional collaboration, in developing, implementing and optimizing our key marketing activities and initiatives strategies; and aligning supporter engagement and retention, to help to secure long-term income.

A hands on approach towards supporter segmentation is required to implement sophisticated supporter retention journeys, assisting in the creation of innovative campaigns, engaging content, narratives and call to actions for WWF members.

As an experienced marketing executive you will:

• Implement supporter’s journeys that increase the members’ lifespan and maximise their lifetime value:
  • Create a more specific, targeted and personalised experience with our members
  • Deliver and oversee marketing journeys for existing regular members and one-time members using different communication channels such as email, mail and phone and different engagement activities such as events and webinars
  • Actively manage our donor retention and recognition programmes, including working with external vendors to source and produce tokens of appreciation for WWF supporters
• Deliver and oversee the development of new/existing collateral, initiatives and assets to meet current operational and strategic objectives (such as emails, letters, welcome packs, and other retention tools to decrease attrition amongst our regular members)
• Optimise communications, appeals and engagements and thus maximise lifetime value
  • Work with all teams within the organization at a campaign level to ensure alignment of WWF-Singapore’s communications output and that the content (specifically compelling emotional stories and images) is suitable and relevant to our supporters and to ensure a smooth and meaningful content strategy aligned to the member’s interest and to WWF’s work
• Conduct A/B tests and experiments, track and measure performance in order to support the best communications and message for the correct audiences
• Managing individual fundraising platforms
• Build email marketing campaigns and communication journeys through our email marketing solution and automations
• Support and foster a community of giving with a WWF crowdfunding donation platform
• Create campaigns to attract new fundraising opportunities
• Manage and assist in organizing member related events
• Assist with fundraising and marketing operations when required to deliver our campaigns
• Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

Additional Requirements:

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information in report format as required
• Analyse data to identify areas of improvement through statistics
• Support the development of new Fundraising and Retention programs, such as P2P, Mid-Value Member and Upgrades, amongst others
• Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
• Collaborate with internal departments as required, and develop compelling content and stories about WWF’s conservation projects which drive strong call to action
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Candidate with a relevant study or experience, Communications/Marketing/Business Studies/Business Administration/Management
• Ability to demonstrate practical application of marketing expertise to the highest level
• Minimum 2-3 year(s) of working experience in the marketing field is required for this position (fundraising experience will be highly valued)
• Experience in email marketing softwares (e.g. ActiveCampaign, MailChimp, etc.) is required
• Experience in marketing/communications, content development, digital communications is required
• Strong writing skills in English, with a flair for writing and producing content, and a keen eye for design, including the ability to produce basic marketing materials with Adobe Photoshop
• Creativity with a willingness to innovate in improving or creating new processes are highly valued
• Good project management skills, attention to detail, adaptability and people oriented
• Action-driven person that enjoys achieving and exceeding targets
• Energy, passion and self-confidence that is combined with strong personal values and a genuine motivation for wanting to make the world a better place
• Marketing and Communications executives with experience in previous non-profit/charity projects are highly encouraged to apply

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 applicants may please submit their updated CVs and cover letter along with current/expected salary and notice period to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

JOB TITLE:    Asia Regional Lead for Energy Transition

LOCATION:    Singapore or Hong Kong (full-time contract role ending 31 December 2024)

Having gained extensive experience of successfully managing complex Climate and Energy programmes for advocating environment or energy policy and business changes in Asia you are ready to step up to a bigger stage.  As Asia Regional Lead for Energy Transition, you will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to drive two WWF major programmes on Energy Transition across the delivery countries of China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and South Korea amongst others. 

About the programmes:

The REpowering Asia Initiative has the goal to significantly reduce, and ultimately completely stop, public finance for new coal and accelerate the shift towards renewables in Asia.

The Climate Solutions Partnership (CSP) Energy Transition pillar - a collaboration between WWF, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and HSBC – works with fast-growing sectors and utility companies to grow demand and advocate for policy shifts to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions.

About the role:

This role of Asia Regional Lead for Energy Transition will provide you with the chance to significant impact the future of our planet by providing robust policy evidence and supporting projects on the ground to influence decision makers at all levels of government and the corporate sector.

Acting as our technical expert for renewable energy, energy efficiency and the energy transition, you will develop our evidence base, lead and co-ordinate the implementation of the two programmes at the global level, with significant focus on utilizing synergies between the two to realise the benefits of co-delivery to increase impact.   

You will also develop strong partnerships with coalitions, the public, private and third sectors to develop broad support for climate and energy policy priorities. Important, will be the ability to mobilize the human, technical and financial resources both within the WWF Network, and externally, to implement these workstreams and develop strong relationships with institutional donors for external fund-raising.

Of graduate calibre, you will possess in-depth knowledge of and commitment to climate change, renewable energy development, energy investment issues, particularly in Asia but also their global context.  

We would expect you will have worked on energy, climate change or related issues in an NGO, the public or private sector or a research organisation too with at least 7 years’ experience in a management function, with demonstrated success of managing geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets. 

Highly organised, you will be good at balancing multiple requirements and can deliver under pressure. You will also have an eye for detail and exacting delivery standards coupled with excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills.

A team player you are adept at overcoming obstacles and can demonstrate a passion for the natural world and WWF’s core mission.

The ideal candidate will have an ability to work both autonomously and constructively within a team and be aligned with WWF's vision, mission and values - Integrity, Courage, Collaboration and Respect. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are committed to the natural world and possess the skills we need, we would love to hear from you. In the email to hr@wwf.sg please indicate position title in the subject line, include current/expected salary along with location preference and attach a PDF copy of your cover/intent letter and CV.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 3^rd July 2022

Applicants not invited for interview within 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data provided will only be used for the purpose of employment application to WWF.

Position Title: Executive, Marketing & Digital

Reports to: Manager, Marketing & Digital

Critical Relationships: Internal – Conservation Team, Fundraising Team, Sustainable Finance Team External – Corporate Partners, Creative Agencies, Production Agencies, Digital Agencies, Government Agencies

Location: Singapore

Starting Date: Immediate

Mission of the Role:

The Executive, Marketing & Digital supports the Manager, Marketing & Digital to drive awareness and publicity that constantly defines a human-centric, credible WWF brand that safeguards the corporate identity and reputation through visuals and narratives across all touchpoints, opening doors to engage stakeholders and businesses. He/She will assist in establishing thought leadership through successful communications strategies around WWF’s priority themes: Deforestation, Plastic pollution, Climate, Wildlife, Sustainability.

Major Functions:

Reporting to Manager, Marketing & Digital, this role requires creative, collaborative and task-oriented skill sets to effectively work with cross-organizational teams by setting strategic directions, developing, and achieving the overall communications strategy for WWF-Singapore – aligning with WWF’s global sustainability goals. He/She brings experience in the sustainability arena and will work on varied marketing communications functions (not limited to Social Media, Content Creation, Digital, Channel Marketing, Brand Communications, Events Planning and Management) to ensure impact-driven, breakthrough outcomes for the environment, overseeing end-to-end projects (which include social media, data, digital and marketing operations), to drive significant output influencing key stakeholders across governments, businesses, and the public. He/she must possess good working experience in social media – in particular in the areas of community management, content creation and copywriting for social, and project management and managing the monthly content calendar for all WWF Singapore’s social media channels.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to execute strategic marketing communications direction set by the Manager, Marketing & Digital; maintain strong and functional interdepartmental relationships and to achieve overall communications strategy.

2. Strong understanding of WWF-Singapore’s key competencies and advocacy positions locally and internationally.

3. Assists the Manager, Marketing & Digital in developing and executing integrated marketing communication plans across all WWF-Singapore online and offline channels (Social Media, Website, Digital, Brand Communications, Events, Functions and Webinars, Film production etc), ensuring measurable and effective publicity output through key functions

4. Film-shoot production planning: Involved in the day-to-day planning of any key videos (e.g. documentaries) undertaken by WWF-Singapore. Supports shoot production operations by performing administrative and scheduling tasks, and logistics. Liases and manages the relationships of all key partners involved in each shoot. Assists the manager to ensure compliance documents for shoot pre-production, scheduling of shoot dates and locations for all camera & crew, talents and key partners involved. Ensures the on-time delivery of the final edited video.

5. Marketing Communications: Strong understanding of the local / regional communications landscape including KOL management. Commissioning or conducting market research to understand positioning of WWF-Singapore’s brand locally, and regionally. Assists the Manager, Marketing & Digital to:

● Establish positioning, identify target audiences, and develop marketing plans with specific objectives across different channels and segments. Oversee the development and implementation of channels strategies for WWF-Singapore, working in cross-functional teams to do so, build and grow trusted partners and stakeholders.

● Oversee the production of effective promotional materials such as digital content, newsletters, impact reports to reach, interact, engage and nurture advocates.

●Implement, execute and monitor the marketing programs from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration. Creating and implementing plans to increase market share of WWF-Singapore’s followers and converting them to supporters.

●Obtaining necessary consent and providing final approval on all marketing collateral, products, and promotions. Developing schedules and maintaining deadlines.

●Coordinating with and managing agency partners.

6. Data and Digital: Analyse customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to build successful strategies. Oversee market data analysis and evaluation for using different applications, tools and services including websites, microsites, landing pages, EDM as a conduit for first-hand data collection and analysis of supporters and followers. Developing content and monitoring user engagement for content optimization.

7. Social Media: Works with the Manager, Marketing & Digital to develop, implement, and manage WWF-Singapore social media strategy.

●Participate and contribute in the ideation and creation of social media content for WWF-Singapore’s various key initiatives and campaigns, as well as to drive the overall business-as-usual brand strategy.

●Manage and oversee social media content, including measuring the success of every social media campaign.

●Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies including social media marketing and monitoring tools.

● Work with the various departments to ensure content is informative and appealing and fulfill WWF-Singapore’s marketing objectives.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in Marketing, Public Relations, or Marketing Communications.
• First-hand experience working in business, philanthropy, community development, conservation, or social sector - not limited to government, international NGOs, multilateral institutions, think thanks/universities and the corporate sector.
• Strong experience in end-to-end communications management in marketing, communications campaigns, social media campaigns, and other offline campaigns to engage public or large stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of conservation and environmental sustainability issues (and their solutions), especially as they relate to SE Asia.
• Thorough understanding of, and experience in championing and communicating, the benefits of nature, conservation and related financial matters to people and society.

Required skills and competencies

• Must consistently practice ethical behaviour in all dealings consistent with WWF’s values and codes of conduct.
• Experience in managing/executing marketing, marketing communications across commercial, government agencies and managing vendors will be an advantage.
• Strong people management, engagement, and networking skills.
• Ability to patiently coach, guide, and train team members.
• A go-getter with a pleasant personality, maturity, soft skills, enthusiasm, and ability to work in different social environments and individuals from all walks of life.
• Ability to work both independently and lead a team, with resourcefulness and creativity, to maintain a high level of output.
• Experience in strategy, decision making and roadmap planning.
• Excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in and good knowledge of nature conservation, climate change, and sustainable finance, locally and internationally.
• Keen sense of learning and ability to grasp conceptual and theoretical concepts quickly.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information from various stakeholders and make recommendations to decision-makers in a structured and consistent way.
• Highly motivated, organized, able to perform under pressure and within tight timeline.
• Able to commit irregular hours when needed, particularly for crisis communications.
• Meticulous eye for detail and processes.
• Good working experience in social media – in particular in the areas of community management, content creation and copywriting for social media, social listening and project management and managing of content calendars is a plus.
• Knowledge of SEO, SEM, and data analytics is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, multi-task and ability to follow-up.
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect, 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 applicants may submit their updated CVs and cover letter along with current/expected salary and notice period to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Position Title: Senior Executive / Executive, Market Transformation 

Reports to: Materials Expert and PACT lead, 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 strives to set 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. The goal is to lower the threats to biodiversity and natural resources, as well as the impacts of climate change.

The Market Transformation Executive will implement and support WWF- Singapore’s MTI projects specifically focusing on partner management, communication and events, specially for our Circular Economy programme PACT.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Stewardship and management of relationships for accounts of our different business platforms, specifically for our PACT programme. This includes the formation of Impact Reports and data accountability for partners.
• Conduct market research across various sectors in areas on waste management and circular economy.
• Ideate and project manage Market Transformation initiatives, including research and reports. Coordinate with external stakeholders as needed.
• Manage communication needs of the Market Transformation team for our different work areas and align with the Marketing & Communication team 
• Support event management for Market Transformation business events, such as webinars, roundtables or conferences. This includes invite and platform management, coordination with cross-functional teams and follow up after the event 
• Coordinate external agencies and vendors e.g. for research projects, events or the production of marketing and communication materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, social science, sustainable development, sustainable management environmental science or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in an environmental/sustainability role in a corporate or as a consultant, or in a marketing, sales, business development, partnerships role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and passion in sustainability, ideally in waste management, plastics, and the circular economy.
• Experience in account or relationship management or in corporate sustainability is a big plus.

Required skills and competencies

• Strong project and relationship management skills.
• Excellent command of English along with good written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate a good ability to communicate complicated concepts simply to diverse audiences, including through the use of office management software such as ppt and 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 sustainability sector, locally and internationally.
• Ability to work constructively with and contribute to a high-performance team,
• Great organisational skills, attention and dedication to detail.
• 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 organizational needs and emergence of other special projects.

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: 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:                      Head, Education and Outreach

Reports to:                          Deputy Director of Conservation

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 and Science 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 lead our flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes with support from other team members. This role will also involve creation and curation of content, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage volunteers, citizen science, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. 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, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Education & Outreach team.
• Create and implement team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis) with staff and volunteers.
• Oversee, develop and deliver with the team, high quality science-based content on nature conservation and sustainability including talks, workshops, training, nature guiding, educational materials, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Guide and support the development of a robust volunteer engagement programme. Train volunteers to execute quality engagements. 
• Manage MoU partnership commitments.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.  
• Recruit, train and supervise vendors to ensure high quality.
• Liaise with schools, tertiary institutions, universities, corporates, public and ministries for the various educational and outreach endeavors of WWF.
• Train staff, volunteers, students, partners, teachers as needed to ensure that they are equipped with knowledge, materials to assist &/or leverage on the education outreach programmes/initiatives.
• Liaise with the media in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for educational outreach. This will include both traditional and non-traditional approaches including leveraging on new and social media to expand educational outreach efforts.
• Ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and recommend renewal plans accordingly.
• Conceptualize, budget for, and implement existing and new programmes.
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders such as education practitioners including principals, teachers, administrators, sponsors, partner organisations, advocates etc. This will include developing collaborative relationships with new partners, including government and non-governmental organisations, youth groups, youth-centric commercial brands etc.

Profile:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields.
• At least 5 years’ professional experience, with at least 3 or more years of working experience in a managerial role.
• Experience in the education and outreach field preferred.
• Event management experience essential.
• Experience in managing, mentoring and leading staff and volunteers.
• Proven success in the development and execution of strategies and project plans.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector, especially environmental non-government organizations, is highly advantageous.

Required skills and competencies:

• Be a self-starter with a high level of drive.
• Ability to conduct training, group facilitation and hands-on engagement.
• Good organization and interpersonal skills with ability to function in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of native Singapore flora and fauna and experience in citizen science coordination will be a plus.
• Excellent spoken and written English and competent at office management software e.g.  spreadsheets, presentations, databases.
• Flexible, resourceful and able to perform despite tight schedules.
• Strong stakeholder focus and is service-oriented.
• Able to manage the job independently and proactively with an eye for detail.
• Have a passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change.
• 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 should email a CV and a cover letter to hr@wwf.sg by 16th May, with position title in the subject line.

Position title:                     Senior Database Executive / Database 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

• Minimum "A" level graduate, ideally in Mathematics, Business, Data Science, 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

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 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:                    Head of Marketing & Digital

Reports to:                        Chief Marketing & Communications Director, WWF-Singapore

Critical Relationships:    

Internal – CEO & Senior Management Team (SMT). Key stakeholders such as ICT, Fundraising, Conservation, Education, Market Transformation, Policy & Advocacy, Sustainable Finance, HR, etc.

External – Marketing agencies, Corporate/Social Media/Media Partners, KOLs

I. Mission of the Role:

To project WWF-Singapore at the forefront of sustainability and conservation in Singapore and the region, by spearheading strategic marketing for the organization. To ensure that WWF is positioned as a locally relevant, global brand.

The Head of Marketing is responsible for the use of integrated channels using new and innovative marketing methods to attract supporters and increase their loyalty. S/he would develop a fully integrated marketing strategy for WWF-Singapore.

Holding accountability for the whole marketing funnel, from driving awareness of key conservation programs, sustainable finance initiatives, etc, to conversion as supporters/donors, s/he is responsible for developing the WWF-SG brand through a deep understanding of the specific target audience profiles.

II. Major Functions:

As the Head of Marketing & Digital, s/he will be accountable for the customer experience of our supporters, members and public. Brings a holistic perspective to ensure all aspects of the customer journey are optimized.

S/he will develop strategies to grow website traffic, social media followers, develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, monitor and interpret data. And, optimize our digital infrastructure and ecosystem including owned, paid, and earned media.

As a customer-centric leader with sound business acumen, s/he uses analytics to identify suitable channels for targeted audiences, and review marketing activities based on the return on investment (ROI). Develops an engaged & loyal community around WWF’s priority themes: Deforestation, Plastic pollution, Climate, Oceans, Freshwater, Wildlife and Sustainability.

This role must also help drive an innovative & creative B2B marketing approach, and deliver stellar results to gain respect of internal and external stakeholders. Marketing team must emerge as a unique value-add for the B2B partnership proposals of various business units within WWF-SG. S/he builds strong & trust-based relationships with internal partners and is able to work within given budgets.

He/she also needs to build a strong B2C community around the B2B conservation or sustainable finance project.

Helms Editorial Team meetings which oversees implementation of strategic projects.

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the marketing & digital team that is responsible for brand strategy, thought leadership, event marketing, website and social media, marketing partnerships for WWF-SG’s brand, content, and digital assets, as well as B2B marketing to support corporate teams.
• This role requires superior communication and management skills, product management, attention to detail, great organizational skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and to juggle multiple critical requests.
• Propose budgets based on marketing priorities and analysis of return on investment (ROI). Use techniques such as A/B testing to guide the marketing strategy.
• Evolve the agency ecosystem for our marketing communications, including a social media agency, web management company, and a creative and design/content agency. Assign budgets to integrated channels and platforms with high returns.
• Determine guidelines with business teams to promote WWF’s brand image.
• Developing and implementing digital advertising campaigns to increase brand awareness, website traffic, and B2B and B2C qualified leads.
• Managing people, projects, timelines, and budgets with very high accountability.
• Reviewing all digital content such as blogs, social media content, advertisements, and website copy, with a keen eye for detail.
• Identify and implement key marketech tools. Ensure the efficiency and optimization of the digital ecosystem through SEO, SEM, and other relevant strategies.
• Supervising and managing all digital activities including websites, e-commerce, and social media. Monitoring and interpreting digital analytics. Generating and presenting digital marketing reports and analyses.
• Keeping abreast of the latest consumer and marketing trends and advancements in technology and developing capabilities among WWF local & regional colleagues.
• Develop a marketing framework/ playbook on how to do data-driven marketing and investment guidelines on paid, owned and earned media for each major project.
• Develop partnerships with regional counterparts of leading tech ecosystems – e.g FB, Google, Tiktok, etc. – establishing Joint Business Plans with them.
• Build integrated dashboard/ framework that measures KPIs in sufficiency, efficiency and effectiveness of:
  • Paid – e.g. Search, Ecom, Social network platforms, etc.
  • Owned – e.g. Websites
  • Earned – e.g. social buzz (leveraging KOL tracking and social listening tools)

IV. Profile:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, digital media, or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in advertising, digital media, gained at a client or agency.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager, etc.

Required Skills and Competencies

● Must consistently practice ethical behaviour in all dealings consistent with WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration. Partnership oriented with ability to lead through influence versus direct mandate.

• Familiarity with all major social media networks including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
• Excellent understanding of digital practices such as SEO, SEM, SMO, etc.
• Adaptable, versatile, with an ability to keep up to date with consumer and marketing trends and advancements in technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent financial and analytic abilities.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

● Flexibility, resourcefulness and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.

● Proven ability to forge partnerships both internally and externally. Ability to patiently coach, guide and train team members.

● Has a pleasant personality and maturity, enthusiasm and ability to work with different individuals from all walks of life. Ability to work independently and be a team leader, with resourcefulness and creativity, to maintain a high level and quality of output

● Experience in strategy, decision making, problem solving and project management

● Ability to synthesize large amounts of information from various stakeholders and make recommendations to decision-makers in a structured and consistent way

● Meticulous eye for detail and processes. Ability to multi-task and rigorous follow-up

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.

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: Senior Engagement Manager, Palm Oil

Reports to: Global Palm Oil Lead

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, WWFSingapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries.

WWF’s global palm oil team is embedded within WWF-Singapore and supports the delivery of the organisation’s conservation goals and those of the wider WWF network. With regards to palm oil, WWF’s vision is a future where all palm oil is produced without causing deforestation, the conversion of natural ecosystems, environmental degradation or the harming wildlife, where workers are treated fairly, and communities' rights are respected, and producers including smallholder farmers are incentivized and empowered to adopt more sustainable production practices. Where palm oil is produced, the wellbeing of people, wildlife, and habitats is protected and enhanced at a landscape level, and negative impacts are mitigated and not displaced elsewhere.

WWF’s goals for palm oil are to:

● Protect: Wildlife and the environment is protected from agricultural 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 the Role:

Reporting to the Global Palm Oil Lead, the Senior Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to accelerate the demand for more sustainably and responsibly produced palm oil, with a focus on Asia, by: 1) coordinating WWF’s position and engagement strategy on key buyers and traders 2) coordinating a regional WWF strategy for Asia that supports and scales-up National Office (NO) initiatives. This will support the protection of priority landscapes, restoration of ecological function and pursuit of more sustainable production in producing countries.

Main responsibilities:

· Support the delivery of objectives and outcomes for key WWF landscapes, alliances and projects.

· Oversee and lead the collection and analysis of market intelligence data to support the development and delivery of the global palm oil strategy, corporate engagement strategies, and other relevant project activities. This includes overseeing consultants for outsourced projects.

· Identify target companies and prepare the business case and engagement strategy for major buyers (fast-moving consumer goods [FMCG] companies, food service providers and retailers) and traders.

· Review the palm oil sustainability policies and commitments of major traders and buyers, and progress made in implementing these, developing WWF position statements and supporting WWF NO engagement activities. Communicate and advocate for WWF’s position as necessary to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

· Coordinate and lead engagement with priority major buyers (FMCGs and retailers) and traders, ensuring alignment in approaches between NOs that is consistent with a WWF position and WWF’s global palm oil strategy.

· Lead the delivery of an update to the WWF Global Palm Oil Scorecard (https://palmoilscorecard.panda.org/), ensuring that it aligns with WWF’s global palm oil strategy and expectations for buyers of commodities with high risk of natural ecosystem conversion, and leading on engagement activities with companies and other relevant stakeholders following the launch.

· Coordinate with WWF NOs and national and regional sustainable palm oil alliances, including SASPO (Support Asia for Sustainable Palm Oil) and its Secretariat, where relevant to the implementation of WWF’s global palm oil strategy and activities.

· Coordinate with the Sustainable Finance team to support engagement with banks, investors and finance regulators as relevant to deliver the regional strategy.

· Lead an internal community of practice with WWF NOs to share approaches and learnings, build alignment, and up-scale corporate engagement efforts.

· Coordinate with external organizations to up-scale corporate engagement efforts and identify opportunities for collaboration and aligned engagement.

· Support the efforts of WWF NOs in Asia in developing domestic market demand for sustainable palm oil by supporting campaign activities and corporate engagement, ensuring that multinational FMCGs are implementing their sustainable consumption and production commitments across their entire company and/or corporate group, and supporting NOs to engage local brands and retailers around sustainable palm oil. · Support fundraising efforts for the global palm oil programme.

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

Qualifications and Competencies:

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

· Demonstrated working knowledge of sustainability, conservation and related topics, including in-depth knowledge of sustainability issues in the palm oil sector.

· At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with a minimum of two years in a leadership and management position in an international context, preferably in Asia.

· Extensive experience engaging with corporates or other industry stakeholders on sustainability topics. · Strong understanding and experience working with certification standards, tools, and frameworks that support the delivery of a responsible and sustainable palm oil industry (e.g. RSPO, POIG, HCVRN, HCSA, AFi).

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, applied with both the non-profit and private sector, and ideally with government officials and stakeholders.

· Fluency in spoken and written English.

· Proficiency in other languages is desirable, particularly where relevant to major palm oil 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, 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.

How to apply?

Interested candidates should email a CV and a cover letter to the HR Department (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Closing date for applications is Monday 9th May, 2022. 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 Executive / Executive, Market Transformation

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 works to set impactful industry goals 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 also build platforms, tools and practical solutions closely guided by data and science that help entire sectors to become more sustainable. The goal is to lower the threats to biodiversity and natural resources, as well as mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The Market Transformation Executive will implement and support WWF- Singapore’s MTI projects focusing on partner management, communication and events specifically for palm oil, seafood, and illegal wildlife trafficking.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stewardship and management of relationships with our different business platforms. This includes the preparation of Impact Reports and other data relating to our partners, and the updating of internal CRM systems.
• Conduct market research across various sectors.
• Ideate and project manage Market Transformation initiatives, including research and reports. Coordinate with external stakeholders as needed.
• Manage communication needs of the Market Transformation team for our different work areas and align activities with the Marketing & Communication team.
• Support event management for Market Transformation business events, such as webinars, roundtables or conferences. This includes invite and platform management, coordination with cross-functional teams and follow up after the event.
• Coordinate external agencies and vendors e.g. for research projects, events or the production of marketing and communication materials.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, social science, sustainable development, sustainable management environmental science or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in an environmental/sustainability role in a corporate or as a consultant, or in a marketing, sales, business development, partnerships role
• Demonstrated knowledge and passion in sustainability, ideally in food supply chains, agriculture, palm oil, aquaculture or similar areas.
• Experience in account or relationship management or in corporate sustainability is a big plus.

Required skills and competencies

• Strong project and relationship management skills.
• Excellent command of English along with good written and oral communication skills.  Must demonstrate a good 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 sustainability sector, locally and internationally.
• Ability to work constructively with and contribute to a high-performance team,
• Great organisational skills, attention and dedication to detail.
• 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 organizational needs and emergence of other special projects.

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.

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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.

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.