Associate Director / Manager (Climate & Liveability)

JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / MANAGER

(CLIMATE & LIVEABILITY)

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connect people, uplift communities, protect our planet, and advance capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. TF's programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

TF's Climate & Liveability (C&L) team advances climate mitigation and adaptation by catalysing innovative technological solutions and blended finance models. Our work spans multiple fields, including energy transition, industrial decarbonisation, heat resilience, clean air and water, waste and circularity, and sustainable food and agriculture.

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, experience in programme and partnership management, and a good foundation in a Science or Engineering field. The role will lead the implementation and monitoring of flagship programmes in climate resilience and clean energy for Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head, Climate and Liveability, the Associate Director/Manager (Programmes) has the following responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain partnerships and coalitions with global and regional stakeholders across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to advance TF's programme objectives.
2. Design and manage programmes that deliver measurable climate mitigation and adaptation outcomes for the region, including developing a steady pipeline of fundable projects with partners.
3. Evaluate projects and proposals, including research and due diligence on technologies, financial models and partners, to ensure programme quality and alignment with TF's strategic priorities.
4. Monitor approved programmes and projects, including tracking progress against intended outcomes, preparing timely reports to Management and the Board, and managing grant disbursements in compliance with TF's governance standards.
5. Contribute to thought leadership and stakeholder engagement, including representing TF at conferences and events, preparing briefings for Management, and supporting cross-team initiatives as needed.
6. Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Head to ensure that the objectives of TF are met.

Requirements

• Good degree in a Science or Engineering field from a reputable university.
• At least five years (Associate Director) or two years (Manager) of relevant working experience, with a track record in programme and partnership management in the energy, sustainability or related sectors.
• Strong ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments, e.g. government, international organisations, industry and philanthropy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen understanding of and passion for climate and sustainability issues.
• Comfort working across cultures and geographies, particularly in Southeast Asia. Working proficiency in a second language relevant to the region is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the region and beyond where needed.
• Positive attitude, energetic, driven and resourceful. Able to work independently and manage ambiguity in a fast-evolving programme landscape.