Pacific Environment

Shipping Manager

Pacific Environment
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • SingaporeMid-LevelSenior💰 SGD 102,000 - SGD 114,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in climate and energy policies related to shipping and ports, with strong capabilities in advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in drafting policy materials and conducting research to support decarbonization initiatives in Singapore.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Climate/Energy Policy ExpertiseAdvocacy and Coalition-BuildingProject Management SkillsStakeholder EngagementSingapore Cultural Fluency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support Pacific Environment’s ports and shipping decarbonization campaigns in Singapore
  • Conduct research and policy analysis on shipping decarbonization, harbor craft electrification, charging infrastructure, port decarbonization, sustainable fuels certification, and zero-emission maritime fuels
  • Evaluate policy, regulatory, technical, and economic barriers and develop recommendations
  • Monitor policies, regulations, industry developments, and maritime decarbonization initiatives in Singapore and at the International Maritime Organization
  • Assess international best practices and translate lessons into Singapore policy and advocacy opportunities
  • Support existing partnerships and identify opportunities for pilot projects, research partnerships, and convenings
  • Draft policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, stakeholder materials, consultation submissions, and advocacy materials
  • Coordinate workshops, conferences, study tours, and stakeholder convenings
  • Build and maintain relationships with government, industry, research institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate with regional partners and global Pacific Environment teams across Asia
  • Track program objectives and contribute to grant reporting, impact assessment, and organizational planning
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the Singapore Country Director

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5 years of work experience in a relevant field
  • Demonstrated expertise in climate/energy issues and policies, including shipping, ports, and/or heavy industry
  • Record of achievement managing and winning local, regional, or international campaigns
  • Experience in advocacy, listening, consensus-building, coalition-building, and leadership
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience as a public spokesperson and advocate
  • Experience managing external consultants and/or event coordination
  • Ability to work independently and exceptional project and team management skills
  • Ability to build relationships with policymakers, coalition partners, community leaders, media, and diverse audiences
  • Singapore cultural fluency and familiarity with Singaporean business practices
  • English proficiency for everyday organizational business
  • Passion for solving the climate crisis
  • Direct shipping or renewable energy experience is a plus
  • Fluency in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, or another Southeast Asian language is a plus
  • Advanced degrees are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full benefits package for staff positions
  • Flexible working environment
  • Dedicated, diverse group of colleagues
  • Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills
Policy AnalysisResearch SkillsTechnical Report WritingImpact AssessmentDecarbonization StrategiesSustainable Fuels CertificationHarbor Craft ElectrificationCharging Infrastructure DevelopmentZero-Emission Maritime FuelsCampaign Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsConsensus-BuildingLeadershipRelationship BuildingEvent Coordination
Industry Keywords
Maritime DecarbonizationInternational Maritime OrganizationPilot ProjectsStakeholder ConveningsSingaporean Business PracticesRenewable EnergyPublic AdvocacyEnvironmental PolicyHeavy IndustryCommunity Engagement