Overview

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

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

Summary of Role:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Singapore’s Head of Conservation leads the development of a high impact conservation programme that spans Singapore and Southeast Asia. In pioneering modern conservation solutions, this position requires a strong grasp of environmental sustainability issues, and an entrepreneur’s approach in engaging corporate, government and public stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead WWF-Singapore’s conservation and business sustainability strategies, ensuring alignment to fundraising and campaigning.
  • Lead and supervises the conservation team to ensure the strong alignment to the WWF-Singapore conservation KPI’s
  • Oversee and maintain a pipeline of grant programmes/projects across Asia, seeing the projects through to implementation through progress monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Spearhead market transformational initiatives in the palm oil, forestry and food sectors. Develop tools and methods for sustainability to ensure the successful delivery of outcomes.
  • Work with corporates and government leaders on local and regional issues.
  • Stay on the pulse of WWF’s global conservation priorities, working closely in collaboration with the global experts in the fields of wildlife, climate and energy, sustainable finance, and palm oil. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Higher degree in Environmental Science/Sustainability, Natural Sciences/ Engineering, Economics/Business or related fields. PhD preferred.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership and management position.
  • Experience in the fields of conservation and natural resource management, in the forestry, marine or consumer sectors.
  • Experience in corporate and government engagement in Singapore or Asia.
  • In-depth knowledge of conservation and environmental sustainability issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels.

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to think strategically.
  • In-depth knowledge of conservation and environmental sustainability issues, and how business  and government functions in the Singapore/ Asian context.
  • Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
  • at all levels, within WWF Singapore and with external stakeholders.
  • High level of competency in analysing and communicating technical information in a simple
  • succinct manner.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with local communities and governments at different levels.
  • Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Working Relationships: 

Internal –  Works closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team, , as well as with WWF’s Network of conservation teams globally. 

External – Interacts with the private sector, academia, government institutions, NGOs and relevant     regional organisations. 

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.

How to apply?

Send  your covering letter and CV  to hr@wwf.sg as one file subject line: Head of Conservation.  We will not accept applications without CV and Covering Letter.