Programme Executive (Education and Outreach)

at  WWFWORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE SINGAPORE LIMITED

ABOUT WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE, SINGAPORE (WWF)

World Wide Fund for Nature (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. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg .

YOU NEED TO:

• Be a self-starter with a high level of drive.
• Be able to work independently and be an excellent team worker across departments.
• Have great organisational skills, attention and dedication to details.
• Have a passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change.
• Interest in working with schools, youth, volunteers and the wider community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in youth engagement and conservation programmes
• Be able to handle coordination of various stakeholders including vendors, service providers, public and volunteers.
• Be able to communicate confidently and effectively with a variety of outreach. demographics such as students, educators, government officials, corporate staff and the general public.
• Ideally, have experience in project management and collaborations with external partners.
• Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Respect, Courage, Intergrity 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 applicants should submit their updated CVs and cover letter to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line

• Development of education and outreach content on various sustainability issues such as Climate Change, Biodiversity, Circular Economy, Sustainable Finance, etc.
• Propose and execute programmes for key target audience such as students, youths and community
• Craft project proposals for new education and outreach programmes aligned with global and local strategies
• Design, undertake and/or participate in citizen science projects and biodiversity monitoring for a varied target audience.
• Produce effective social media collaterals and graphics, managing content and updates across social media channels for youth programmes
• Monitor engagement levels and provide recommendations on content optimisation across social media channels
• Collaborate with the team to develop engagement strategies and activities aimed at organically growing the youth alumni community on digital community platforms and in-person
• Build relationships, engage and mediate discussions, and foster a sense of community among youth participants
• Day-to-day execution and management of local projects e.g. Eco-Schools, WeGotThis, Outdoor outreach activities.
• Conduct workshops, talks and organise outreach events.
• Coordinate and attend updates with project partners, internal teams and colleagues from other WWF offices.
• Identify, liaise, coordinate and manage external vendors.
• Support report writing on progress and updates for partners and relevant stakeholders
• Manage, track and ensure all partnership and donor commitments are met.
• Support line manager with financial commitments and accounting for the programme.
• Support projects - including conservation, fundraising and communications work - by performing fact-checking, using scientific evidence as required.
• Organise and coordinate meetings and workshops with internal and external staff, partners, donors, government agencies and the public.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability, conservation and related topics.
• At least two years of project management experience in conservation, sustainability, natural resource management or related fields.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good people management, engagement, and networking skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information from various departments and stakeholders and present information in a structured and consistent way