Mandai Nature is a successful Singapore-based non-profit conservation organisation jointly set up by Temasek and Mandai Wildlife Group (which manages zoological parks including Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Rainforest Wild and Bird Paradise). Mandai Nature is the conservation arm of Mandai Wildlife Group and was established with the aim of advancing efforts on biodiversity protection in Singapore and Asia. Through impactful programmes and innovative partnerships Mandai Nature strives to protect nature and inspire action.
About Asian Species Action Partnership
The Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP) is focused solely on the conservation of Critically Endangered land and freshwater vertebrate species (ASAP Species) found in Southeast Asia. The ASAP Secretariat is hosted by Mandai Nature in Singapore and is convened under the IUCN Species Survival Commission. ASAP’s Partnership consists of over 280 organisations, the majority of which are local NGOs in Southeast Asia, working on the frontline of species conservation.
ASAP’s 5-year strategy is guided by three areas of intervention: amplifying funding and knowledge; strengthening local organisations to be resilient and successful; investing in people to grow skills, motivation and impact. By providing resources, building connections and empowering teams, ASAP works to catalyse and accelerate conservation for ASAP Species so that threatened wildlife can thrive alongside people and communities.
Your opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised Business Operations Assistant Manager (Conservation Programmes & Finance) to support the delivery of ASAP’s programmes. Working closely with the ASAP Director and Mandai Nature's Finance and Operations team, you will support business operations, financial management and administration, and compliance and risk to ensure efficient, compliant and impactful delivery of ASAP's programmes including grant making, leadership development.
This role is ideal for someone excited about developing effective business operations for a non-profit and enjoys working in a small and collaborative team in support of local conservation organisations in Southeast Asia. You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about supporting a small conservation non-profit organisation across the various functions
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Operations
Work across the organisation to streamline templates, systems, frameworks, business improvements and standard ways of working, including managing the implementation of business systems and processes.
Ensure funding flows, compliance, systems, reporting and delivery capacity are aligned and implemented.
Partner with Programme Leads to plan for and execute on workforce requirements for programme delivery based on capabilities, availability, costs and launch timing, including providing support on business cases and programme budgets to seek funding.
Financial Management and Administration
Manage financial administration including vendor onboarding, processing of invoices, expense reporting, coordinate expenditure approvals and payments in the Mandai Nature finance system.
Job Requirements:
1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)
Qualifications in Business Management, Finance or an associated field.
6+ years of experience in business operations, financial administration, reporting and process improvement preferably within a small organisation or non-profit.
Experience working in a non-profit organisation
Capabilities in attention to detail, organisation, financial management, communication and relationship management.
