Executive/Senior Executive (Marine Climate Change Science Programme)

About the role

The Marine Climate Change Science (MCCS) programme is a national focal point for multi-disciplinary marine climate change research, led by NParks and aimed at building climate resilience for Singapore's coastal and marine environment. This position supports the programme and its research projects, based at both the St. John's Island National Marine Lab (SJINML) and the Coastal & Marine branch of NParks at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Key responsibilities

• Support the MCCS Programme Director and Programme Office with the administrative management of research projects.
• Collate and review annual project progress reports, audits and monitoring of project milestones.
• Process project-level claims in line with the approved project scope and budget.
• Maintain regular communication with research project teams and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate use of SJINML facilities and agency test-bedding sites by researchers, and carry out landscape scans of Singapore's marine research domain.
• Organise and assist workshops, seminars and related activities for research collaboration, communication and outreach.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Environmental Management, Mass Communication, Finance, Accountancy or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of working experience, preferably in a comparable role providing administrative or scientific project management support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, good organisation, ability to multitask and manage tight timelines.
• Proactive, able to work independently and engage with researchers, government agencies and interest groups.
• A strong interest in or familiarity with Singapore's marine environment and marine science research is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of video and photo editing is an added advantage.