Singapore Country Director

Who We Are:

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. They are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of their core values is commitment to diversity. Therefore, TNC strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries including all 50 United States, they use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Singapore Country Director is responsible for continuing to position TNC’s Singapore Program as a global and regional hub for innovation, science and partnerships to contribute towards TNC’s 2030 goals as well as support Singapore in achieving its climate and sustainability aspirations. The Singapore Country Director will form strong and highly collaborative relationships with global and regional colleagues to achieve this goal, in particular the APLT and colleagues in Indonesia, Hong Kong and the Global Wealth Markets team.

The Singapore Country Director provides strategic guidance and leadership to the development and implementation of TNC’s strategies in Singapore. They develop, foster and grow partnerships with government agencies, the business community, institutes of higher learning, funders and other conservation organizations to help advance TNC’s work in AP and globally. They play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship for the AP region. The Singapore Country Director establishes TNC as a ‘go-to’ conservation leader in Singapore and regionally.

Key Responsibilities

· Represent TNC at meetings with senior levels of government, as well as with a wide range of donor, business, media, multilateral and non-governmental partners in Singapore, and at key domestic and international events.

· Develop, sustain, and strengthen partnerships with key institutions in Singapore, including government ministries, funders, enterprises, universities, think tanks, media, multi-laterals, and other NGOs, that advance TNC’s goals.

· Work closely with the AP Regional Managing Director and other members of the APLT to ensure the Singapore Advisory Council is well supported to advance TNC’s mission.

· Support strong day-to-day management of the relationship with the Singapore Advisory Council Chair.

· Ensure within the Singapore team, TNC maintains expert knowledge on economics, conservation, environmental and climate issues, trends, policies, trade and investment flows, landscape, and local priorities in Singapore.

· In collaboration with other TNC senior executives, develop, articulate, and execute TNC’s priorities, strategies, programs, and activities in Singapore and internationally that build on and advance TNC’s global goals and strategic plan.

· Oversee all TNC’s activities within Singapore and ensure that TNC operates in compliance with local law and reporting requirements, including risk management relative to fiscal, legal, reputation and compliance issues. Supervise (dotted line) the finance and operations staff.

· Direct and control the activities for planning, staffing, budgeting, and managing expense priorities, including allocating financial resources for program/functional groups.

· Lead a high-performing and motivated staff in Singapore. Manage, nurture, and inspire staff. Model leadership and inclusion, showing respect for individual contributions and inspiring collaboration across the organization.

The Singapore Country Director oversees all aspects of TNC’s work in Singapore, including a variety of important and complex projects, initiatives and partnerships. Working closely with global and regional colleagues, the Singapore Country Director provides strategic leadership of this important regional hub, contributing to high-impact conservation outcomes and building support for TNC’s work throughout the Asia Pacific (AP) region and beyond. The Singapore Country Director is also a member of TNC’s Asia Pacific Leadership Team (APLT).

We’re Looking for You:

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day!

By joining our team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with, a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

What You’ll Bring:

· Extensive experience and relevant degree in conservation, developing strategic initiatives and practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.

· Proven track record in both fundraising, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation, and partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.

· Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance, including managing finances/budget management, negotiation, supervising multidisciplinary professionals, and coordinating the work of partners while meeting deadlines.

· Experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors, board members, employees, external partners or equivalent.

· Strong and relevant network across Asia and globally with senior conservation contacts

· Multi- lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated, particularly in dealing with politics and society, with respect to environmental affairs in Asia.

· Experience in public speaking and presenting on nature and sustainability topics.

· Strong leadership experience with an ability to inspire, motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team.

· High energy, forward-thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards. Outstanding leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.

· Experience working with methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives.

· Well organized and self-directed;
politically savvy and ateam player.

· Written and verbal fluency in English

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including:
health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tabon nature.Org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!