Assistant Manager/manager Partnerships and Upskilling

**About GCNS**:
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact - the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative - we work closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, we advance the stewardship of sustainable business practices and Singapore’s national agenda of becoming a regional sustainable business hub.

We are an ambitious team, energised behind our mission to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business and deliver the SDGs by 2030.

**Position Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Organise carbon-related engagement events, both virtual and in-person, for UN GCNS members, LowCarbonSG Programme participants, and all other stakeholders. Such events can be within Singapore, or also cross-border exchanges in collaboration with other UNGC Country Networks.
- Manage and administer the LowCarbonSG Programme, including participant tracking and reporting, the Carbon Emissions Recording Tool (CERT) completion progress, carbon workshop participation, LowCarbonSG logo recipients, etc.
- Maintain and develop new key business partner relationships in the area of carbon accounting in order to grow and scale UN GCNS’ contribution in the carbon space.
- Manage the COOL partners ecosystem website, make regular updates and improvements as and when required, and grow the participant base.
- Develop material and platforms to showcase reduced carbon emissions efforts of partners and participants, including publishing of quarterly newsletters and other regular content updates on UN GCNS online platforms
- Conduct training in carbon emissions management for companies and organisations using CERT, in groups and/or individual companies as needed, and facilitate CERT completion towards set KPI targets

**Job Requirements and Attributes**
- Min 4 years of work experience. Industry experience with energy efficiency projects will be an advantage.
- Tertiary level education in business, science
- or engineering-based programmes.
- A good understanding of sustainability and the SDGs, with a strong interest to learn and delve deeper into specific sustainability issues.
- In-depth knowledge of carbon calculation/accounting and climate-related topics will be an important advantage.
- Proven experience in analysing data and other information to extract insights around climate change and carbon accounting
- Strong ability to build networks and connect with stakeholders in the sustainability and carbon accounting arena. Yet have the ability to work within a small team dynamic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

**We Offer**
- A market-competitive salary and medical insurance package
- Opportunity to start or grow a career in sustainability
- A progressive and dynamic work culture that offers flexibility in work arrangements and recognition schemes
- A learning and growth-oriented work culture with professional development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive work environment and culture.
- An international network through the UN Global Compact and the country networks, other UN agencies, and the World Bank.

Pay: $4,300.00 - $4,800.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd #06-11, Singapore 208539

Application Deadline: 17/01/2025