36 Conservation Specialists jobs in Singapore

Job Title: Built Heritage Consultant

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on heritage assessment reports, archival research, and site surveys. You will prepare comprehensive reports, conduct desk-based assessments, and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

• Prepare heritage assessment reports such as Heritage Statements, Statements of Significance, Impact Reports, and Building Recording Reports.
• Conduct archival research and prepare desk-based assessments.
• Carry out site surveys and visit libraries or archives.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery and identify ways to improve heritage sites.
• Work together with other professionals such as designers, engineers, and environmental specialists to benefit both clients and the environment.
• Manage heritage surveys including condition assessments and building recording.

To be successful in this role, you will need a degree in Built Heritage, Architecture, or a related field. At least two years of working experience in built heritage or the built environment is preferred. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply, training will be provided.

This role offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work on diverse heritage projects. You will also have the chance to develop your skills and expertise in a supportive team environment.

Please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button or email your resume with #76127 on the email subject.

Position title: Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to: Director/Assistant Director, WWF-Singapore

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.

Major Functions

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation – including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategic team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.
• Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.
• 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, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.
• Supervise the team to identify and recruit 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.
• Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. 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, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.
• Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects
• Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally
• 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.
• Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

Requirements:

• PhD/Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields
• 8-10 years' professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna
• Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus

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.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.

Position title: Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to: Director/Assistant Director, WWF-Singapore

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.

Major Functions

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation – including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategic team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.
• Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.
• 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, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.
• Supervise the team to identify and recruit 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.
• Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. 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, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.
• Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects
• Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally
• 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.
• Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

Requirements:

• PhD/Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields
• 8-10 years' professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna
• Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus

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.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.

The Programme Operations Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of our Conservation strategy. This position works closely with Directors to provide operational support and oversight across the entire programme management cycle.

• Employ project management principles, tools and practices to partner with programmes teams towards successful completion of milestones;
• Monitor programme progress and bring forward potential issues and possible solutions in collaboration with project managers to the leadership team.
• Oversee Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework for our office
• Refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regional and local project evaluations, including guidelines for project review and approval process to facilitate consistent quality and accountability across all projects.

• Oversee programme reporting to key stakeholders, including maintaining a detailed project tracker and providing regular reporting to theme teams, Senior Management Team and the Board.
• Collaborate with project teams to support day-to-day operations, including interoffice agreements, procurement to ensure smooth delivery of projects
• Co-ordinate with Finance team to ensure budgets are well-aligned with secured funding, and project expenditure is on track
• Support the tracking and reporting process for us to report our impact and contribution as a network office.

• Manage the learning and adaptation cycle within the organisation, ensure that our framework and processes are followed from project design to completion;
• Work with local and regional project managers to track and improve the delivery of projects to improve impact and revenue recognition.
• Support the Director of Conservation & Science and Director of Climate and Sustainability in conducting quality assurance of new programme and project proposals.
• Develop programme management strategy to grow our projects and conservation impact locally and regionally
• Provide support to our digital transformation initiative, ensuring the successful adoption of new technologies and processes.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management or a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of financial/programme management experience within an international organization, audit firm or charity with complex donor requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of project accounting and programme operation management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, data visualisation tools and comfortable working with large data sets.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritise and operate under tight deadlines
• Experience working with international teams and achieving impact
• Team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Having these are a plus:

• An interest in conservation and sustainability
• Adheres to our values, which are: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Collaboration

Position title: Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to: Director/Assistant Director, WWF-Singapore

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.

Major Functions

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation - including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

● Create and implement strategic team workplans.

● Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.

● Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.

● 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, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.

● Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.

● Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.

● Supervise the team to identify and recruit 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.

● Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.

● Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. 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, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.

● Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects

● Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally

● 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.

● Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

Requirements:

· PhD/Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields

· 8-10 years' professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events

· At least 3 years leading and managing a team

· Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects

· Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment

· Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills

· Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna

· Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change

· Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus

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.

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 11 Sep 2025

What the role is

You will be part of the team based at Pulau Ubin that manages the maintenance programme and development projects for infrastructure and services on the island.

What you will be working on

• Assist the Manager to implement the maintenance programmes and development projects for infrastructure and services in Pulau Ubin
• Conduct inspection and ensure good upkeep and maintenance of the facilities and public spaces for the safety and enjoyment of visitors
• Coordinate with contractors on various technical, engineering and estate management activities
• Support community outreach and engagement programmes

What we are looking for

• Areas of study in Facilities Management, Building Management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• At least 2 years of related working experience in Facilities or Building Management
• Knowledge of statutory regulations of relevant authorities e.g. URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various stakeholders
• Able to work in team environment and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays on roster basis

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing on 11 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.

(What the role is)

You will be part of the team based at Pulau Ubin that manages the maintenance programme and development projects for infrastructure and services on the island.

(What you will be working on)

• Assist the Manager to implement the maintenance programmes and development projects for infrastructure and services in Pulau Ubin
• Conduct inspection and ensure good upkeep and maintenance of the facilities and public spaces for the safety and enjoyment of visitors
• Coordinate with contractors on various technical, engineering and estate management activities
• Support community outreach and engagement programmes

(What we are looking for)

• Areas of study in Facilities Management, Building Management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• At least 2 years of related working experience in Facilities or Building Management
• Knowledge of statutory regulations of relevant authorities e.g. URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various stakeholders
• Able to work in team environment and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays on roster basis

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are seeking an experienced leader to spearhead our conservation efforts in Singapore. The Head of Conservation will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive theory of change for local conservation programmes.

This involves managing a team of professionals in the education & outreach arm of the Conservation Department, designing and implementing flagship education and outreach programmes, as well as a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

The post holder will also develop new initiatives, manage day-to-day administration of team activities, oversee staff managing citizen scientists, youth programmes, and public/corporate programmes.

Closely partnering with fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify funding sources, partnerships, and grants is essential. High-quality science-based content on nature conservation and sustainability will be developed and delivered through talks, workshops, training, nature guiding, educational materials, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys, and more.

• Create workplans and supervise team members
• Identify and recruit vendors, and liaise with schools, tertiary institutions, universities, corporates, public and ministries
• Train staff, volunteers, students, partners, teachers, and media responses
• Formulate long- and short-term strategies, conceptualize, budget, and monitor programmes

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A PhD or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, or related fields
• 8-10 years' experience in Singapore nature conservation or related areas, education, and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success in developing and managing local conservation projects
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna

Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Position title : Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to : Director/Assistant Director, WWF-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.

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation – including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

• Create and implement strategic team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.
• Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.
• 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, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.
• Supervise the team to identify and recruit 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.
• Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. 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, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.
• Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects
• Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally
• 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.
• Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

• PhD/Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields
• 8-10 years’ professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna
• Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus