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. 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. The centre has so far raised
around S$160 million from the Singapore government and
the private sector to support its work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate is a member of the Research & Projects team.
The role will be focused on projects and initiatives to
accelerate adoption of energy efficiency measures for
shipping.
Strategic Planning and Execution Roles
• Support the Research & Projects team on the
development and progress of assigned projects and
programs
• Support development of financing, data acquisition
and analysis guidelines
Operational Roles
• Project management (administrative)
• Analyse collated results
o GHG Emissions
o Performance monitoring data
o Other shipboard data
• Generate final report
• Evaluate received proposals
External Engagement Roles
• Engage with industry, institutes of higher learning
and knowledge centres to keep abreast with
developments
• Work closely with relevant private industry,
governments and financiers to commence projects /
pilots
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
• Minimum honours degree from a recognised
University in science, engineering, economics,
finance or maritime business.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years working experience with at
least 1 years in the maritime or energy sector
• Good understanding on maritime decarbonisation
related issues, co-authorship of reports and or
opinion pieces on maritime decarbonisation
solutions will be considered advantageous
• Strong command of the English language and
writing skills
• 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
