Director of Communications

2 weeks ago

Singapore GLOBAL CENTRE FOR MARITIME DECARBONISATION LIMITED Full time

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

**Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)**

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation was established as a non-profit organisation in August 2021 following the recommendation of the International Advisory Panel for Maritime Decarbonisation established by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in 2020. The mission of this centre is to help the maritime industry eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions by shaping standards, deploying solutions, financing projects and fostering collaboration across sectors.

This centre is strategically located in Singapore, the world’s largest maritime bunkering hub and second largest transhipment container port, and will coordinate regional and global decarbonisation efforts. The centre has so far raised about S$170 million from the Singapore government and the private sector to support its work.

GCMD currently employs 12 people.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Director of Communications reports to the CEO and plays a key role in engaging existing stakeholders and new partners of the centre.

A significant part of the role is to develop and implement communications projects that highlight the centre’s mission and work. To that end, this individual will work in concert with the Director of Partnerships to engage stakeholders and partners and coordinate the team’s external-facing activities.
- Develop and drive GCMD’s communications strategy to ensure a consistent brand image, voice and integrity across all platforms
- Prepare and manage all internal and external communications material including governing board meeting collaterals
- Engage counterparts at communications offices in other like-minded entities in
- and across-sector, as well as with external journalists for opportunities to publicise centre and centre-related activities;
- Identify, assess and manage presence at external engagement opportunities, such as interviews and presentations
- Event planning and management
- Manage the GCMD’s website and social media page to drive effective amplification of the centre’s mission and work
- Track centre’s digital coverage and engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions
- Oversee and guide the Communications Manager in charge of content generation
- Work with the Director of Partnerships to engage existing partners and cultivate new partnerships
- Maintain a communications and events calendar
- Manage a partnerships database

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, economics or relevant field
- Experience in the relevant industries (maritime and decarbonisation a plus)
- Minimum 10 years working experience with at least 8 years in a similar role
- Strong presentation and written communications skills
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent command of the English Language both spoken and written
- Knowledge and understanding of communications practices, tools, and techniques in social media
- Passionate about sustainability and maritime decarbonisation
- Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure
- Team player, highly motivated, ability to work independently and confidently

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