Job Description

The Marine Climate Change Science (MCCS) programme serves as a national focal point for multi-disciplinary marine climate change research, to help address the challenges faced by our coastal and marine environment arising from climate change. Led by NParks, the MCCS programme is part of overall efforts to contribute towards a nationwide effort to build climate resilience. This position will be based at both St. John’s Island National Marine Lab (SJINML) and the Coastal & Marine branch of NParks, and will support marine science research through this national programme.

Key roles:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who will be involved in:

1. Supporting the MCCS Programme Director & Programme Office for the administrative management of MCCS research projects;
2. Collating and reviewing annual project progress reports, audits and monitoring of project milestones;
3. Collating and processing project-level submission of claims in accordance with approved project scope and budget;
4. Coordinating and maintaining regular communications with MCCS research project teams and other stakeholders;
5. Coordinating use of SJINML facilities and agency test-bedding sites by MCCS researchers, and conduct landscape scans of Singapore’s marine research domain
6. Organising and assisting workshops, seminars and related activities for relevant research collaborations, communications and outreach activities;

The successful candidate will need to be proactive and work independently and be comfortable to engage and interact with a wide range of local stakeholders including researchers, government agencies, and interest groups. Candidates will be required to be savvy with digital communication tools. 

The successful applicant will also be expected to support the day-to-day operations related to the MCCS programme and research collaborations and/or activities at SJINML. This position will be based at both St. John’s Island National Marine Lab (at St. John’s Island) and the Coastal & Marine branch of NParks at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Environmental Management, Mass Communication, Finance, Accountancy or related discipline 
• At least 2 years of working experience (preferably in a comparable role providing administrative/scientific project management support) 
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good organisation skills, able to multitask and manage tight timelines
• Preferably strong interest or familiar with Singapore’s marine environment and marine science research

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

• Basic knowledge of video, photo editing will be an added advantage

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.