Singapore Shipping Manager

Pacific Environment works to protect communities and wildlife of the Pacific Rim. We support community leaders to fight climate change, protect the oceans, build just societies, and move away from fossil fuels toward a green economy.

Pacific Environment campaigns to eliminate fossil fuel use from the shipping industry within their climate division by building strong regulatory frameworks to achieve zero-emission shipping on a timeline commensurate with the climate emergency; pressuring corporate customers to demand zero-emission ships; and influencing ports on the Pacific West Coast and beyond to end fossil fuel build-out and ready themselves for zero-emission shipping instead. We focus on environmental justice, labor equity, and science-based timelines for climate action.

Position 

The Singapore Shipping Manager will provide the technical, policy, and stakeholder engagement support necessary to accelerate maritime decarbonization in Singapore. The position will focus on harbor craft electrification, port decarbonization, sustainable marine fuels, and supporting Singapore's maritime leadership globally.

The Singapore Shipping Manager will conduct policy analysis, manage research projects, support pilot programs, develop technical recommendations, and coordinate stakeholder engagement activities with industry, government, research institutions, and civil society partners.  They will be part of our climate campaign team working to end fossil fuel pollution from ships, accelerate production of 100% zero-emission maritime technologies and fuels.  This position will report to Pacific Environment’s Singapore Country Director.

Location and travel 

This position has a flexible, remote work location within Singapore. The position will involve domestic and international travel.  The position’s working hours are generally standard (with flexibility), although the role can expect to work some earlier morning hours (7am-10am SGT) for overlap with PE colleagues in the United States.   

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Pacific Environment’s ports and shipping decarbonization campaigns in Singapore, working closely with the Singapore Country Director and regional and global teams.
• Conduct research and analysis on shipping decarbonization policies and projects in Singapore, including those related to harbor craft vessel electrification, charging infrastructure, port decarbonization, sustainable fuels certification frameworks, and zero-emission maritime fuels.
• Evaluate policy, regulatory, technical, and economic barriers and support the development of recommendations to accelerate deployment.
• Monitor relevant policies, regulations, industry developments, and maritime decarbonization initiatives in Singapore and at the International Maritime Organization, and provide timely updates to support campaign planning and advocacy. Assess international best practices and translate lessons learned into relevant policy and advocacy opportunities in Singapore.
• Support existing partnerships in Singapore and identify new opportunities to deepen campaign touchpoints in the country, which may include pilot projects, research partnerships, and convenings.
• Draft policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, stakeholder-facing materials, consultation submissions, and advocacy materials.
• Coordinate workshops, conferences, study tours, and stakeholder convenings to advance maritime decarbonization goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry, research institutions, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
• Support coordination with regional partners and Pacific Environment teams globally and across Asia to share research, campaign developments, policy lessons, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Track progress against program objectives and contribute to grant reporting, impact assessment, and organizational planning.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Singapore Country Director.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in relevant field (NGO administration, government, government relations, advocacy, campaigns, research, corporate sustainability, climate, etc.). Direct experience in shipping or renewable energy is a plus. 
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in climate/energy issues and policies, including in shipping, ports, and/or other heavy industry sectors.  
• A record of achievement in managing and winning local, regional, or international campaigns.  
• Experience and expertise in advocacy, listening, consensus-building, coalition-building, and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with other staff, organizations, and diverse communities. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Experience as a public spokesperson and advocate; ability to analyze and articulate complex issues and communicate them to various audiences.
• Experience managing external consultants and/or direct experience with event coordination.
• Ability to work independently and exceptional management skills, of both projects and team.   
• Skill and comfort in building relationships with diverse audiences, including with policymakers, coalition partners, community leaders, and members of the media.  
• Singapore cultural fluency, awareness and familiarity with Singaporean business practices, and an understanding of how climate issues are perceived in Singapore are crucial. 
• English proficiency (ability to conduct everyday organizational business in English). Fluency in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, or another Southeast Asian language is a plus.
• Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Passion for solving the climate crisis. 

Compensation

Compensation and benefits 

Pacific Environment provides compensation commensurate with experience and equitable with others on our team, plus a full benefits package for staff positions. The salary range for this position is 102,000 - 114,000 SGD which is carefully considered to account for equity, and the final offer will be based on a candidate’s qualifications.  The employee will enjoy a flexible working environment with a dedicated, diverse group of colleagues.  

Additional Information

Physical requirements 

The Singapore Shipping Manager work involves remaining in a stationary position and looking at a computer for long stretches of time, communicating with co-workers electronically, and occasional travel (including overnight travel), in-person meetings, or events. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from communities harmed by environmental degradation and from backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply. We welcome diversity to do our best work and believe that creating teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to the change we seek.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Pacific Environment. Please inform our team by emailing recruiting@pacificenvironment.org if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.

To ensure fair consideration of all candidates, we ask that applicants do not contact Human Resources, Hiring Manager, or Program Staff directly. No phone calls, please.