Shipping Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Singapore.

📋 Description

• Assist Pacific Environment in its decarbonization initiatives for ports and shipping in Singapore.

• Perform research and policy analysis related to shipping decarbonization, electrification of harbor crafts, charging infrastructure, port decarbonization, certification of sustainable fuels, and zero-emission maritime fuels.

• Analyze policy, regulatory, technical, and economic obstacles while formulating recommendations.

• Keep track of policies, regulations, industry advancements, and maritime decarbonization efforts in Singapore and at the International Maritime Organization.

• Evaluate global best practices and apply insights to enhance Singapore's policy and advocacy efforts.

• Support current partnerships while seeking opportunities for pilot projects, research collaborations, and events.

• Prepare policy briefs, technical documents, presentations, materials for stakeholders, consultation submissions, and advocacy content.

• Organize workshops, conferences, study tours, and stakeholder meetings.

• Establish and uphold relationships with government entities, industry players, research institutions, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate with regional partners and global teams within Pacific Environment across Asia.

• Monitor program goals and assist with grant reporting, impact evaluation, and organizational strategy.

• Execute additional tasks as assigned by the Singapore Country Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a related field.

• Proven expertise in climate and energy topics and policies, specifically concerning shipping, ports, and/or heavy industry.

• Track record of successfully managing and securing local, regional, or international campaigns.

• Experience in advocacy, active listening, consensus-building, coalition formation, and leadership.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Background as a public spokesperson and advocate.

• Experience in managing external consultants and/or coordinating events.

• Capacity to work independently with exceptional project and team management capabilities.

• Ability to foster relationships with policymakers, coalition partners, community leaders, media representatives, and diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with Singaporean culture and business practices.

• Proficiency in English for daily organizational activities.

• Strong commitment to addressing the climate crisis.

• Direct experience in shipping or renewable energy is advantageous.

• Fluency in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, or another Southeast Asian language is a bonus.

• Advanced degrees are considered a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff roles.

• Flexible working environment.

• A dedicated and diverse team of colleagues.

• Flexible working hours.