Executive/ Senior Executive, Project Operations (Special Projects)

WWF Singapore is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive for Project Operations to oversee daily operations of engagement activities related to conservation efforts. The role involves coordinating with various teams and external partners, managing visitor experiences, and ensuring operational readiness for public events. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in exhibition management or community engagement. The position is based in Singapore and is not remote.
Location: Singapore

Mission of WWF Singapore:

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF’s global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife, and climate and energy. As one of WWF’s global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries

About this role:

WWF‑Singapore is establishing a multi‑pronged programme comprising of physical space, satellite exhibitions, digital platform and roving outreach initiatives. The Project Operations role will serve as the main lead to deliver day-to-day operations across all the engagement components. This role is central to delivering this key project that will contribute towards Singapore’s conservation goals. You will work across the organisation – including but not limited to Education and Outreach, Field Conservation, Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Legal, Finance and Procurement, external stakeholders in delivering high quality activities to various sections of the community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily operations of the engagement activities, including visitor flow, zoning functionality, immersive areas, and marine tanks.
• Ensure operational readiness for all public-facing activities: workshops, learning journeys, citizen science activities, corporate visits, roadshows, and exhibitions.
• Create and maintain SOPs, safety protocols, risk assessments, and maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment.
• Work closely with external partners including schools, research institutions (e.g., IHLs), tech companies, and government agencies.
• Support donor management requirements, including pitch preparation, impact reporting, and site visits.
• Coordinate conservation activities, visiting experts, and partner-run workshops.
• Ensure alignment across various activities and develop scheduling for deployments
• Lead monitoring & evaluation: visitor metrics, citizen science data, engagement KPIs, programme impact.

Required qualifications and skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Education, Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in exhibition management.
• Experience in education centres, visitor-based programmes, museum or exhibition operations, or large‑scale community engagement.
• Strong organisational skills, with proven ability to manage complex, multi-component projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills.
• Prior experience managing budgets, vendors, or large volunteer programmes.
• Familiarity with digital product development, mobile labs, or interactive technologies (VR/AR).
• Experience in marine conservation, citizen science, or applied research environments is advantages.
• Background in working with schools, government agencies, or tech-sector partners is advantageous

You need to:
• Be a self-starter with a high level of drive.
• Be able to work independently and be an excellent team worker across departments.
• Have great organisational skills, attention and dedication to details.
• Be able to handle coordination of various stakeholders including vendors, service providers, public and volunteers.
• Strong experience in project management and collaborations with external partners.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to organizational needs.
• Resourceful and able to perform despite tight schedules.
• Adhere to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging