RIVER CARE PROGRAMME
Programme Officer (Two vacancies)
Duty Station: Petaling Jaya, Selangor (GEC HQ)
Programme Officer (Two vacancies)
Responsibilities:
- To support implementation of activities related to river basin management, water conservation, environmental stewardship, resource management mainly through nature-based solutions as well pollution and disaster management especially flood preparedness and community resilience;
- To promote stakeholder mainly community engagement, community participation, building positive partnership through integrated river basin management;
- To establish link with community groups and engage them in the project through series of activities, workshops, events and initiatives which lead to project sustainability;
- Work with existing and new stakeholders including government, private sector, university, community and public to plan and deliver outcome that help to increase greater sense of stakeholder ownership into integrated river basin management;
- Contribute in planning and development of materials for sustainable water management including implementation of local biodiversity action plan, river water quality, volumetric water benefit and river health, as well as climate change;
- Able to support, organise and contribute to GEC’s environmental education, ESG and awareness programme;
- Assist in discussion, preparation and development of project/collaboration and CSR activities;
- To support project visibility and communication as key face among the local community and stakeholders during the project planning, implementation and sustainable phase;
- Seeking proactive team players who can work independently with minimal supervision, take ownership of tasks and deliver impactful results in line with project implementation requirements; and
- Seeking dedicated candidates who can perform well under pressure and actively contribute to achieving the organisation’s vision
Job Requirements:
- Willing to be stationed in GEC’s HQ in PJ, Selangor.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in teams.
- Well-versed in green and brown issues both in rural and urban areas.
- Experienced in project planning and implementation.
- Strong communication skills.
- Minimum Degree in the Environment Conservation, related or equivalent.
- Environmental Education experience is an added advantage.
- Knowledge on water volumetric balance.
- Fluent in minimum 2 languages, English and Malay with good writing and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel and be independent at project site.
- Driving license and own transport is an advantage.
- IT competent in word, spreadsheet and social media content creation.
- Able to work flexibly, including weekend if required.
Perks and Benefits:
- Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
- Medical insurance
- Fitness membership
- Paid training and development
- Birthday token
- End Year Awards
Apply to:
Global Environment Centre
Email: rcpgecjobapplicants@gec.org.my
Phone: NA
FOREST & COASTAL PROGRAMME
Community Development Officer
Duty Station: GEC-CoSPeC, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Community Development Officer
Responsibilities:
To lead the implementation of GEC projects on the community-based management of forest, peatland and mangrove ecosystems in Mersing, Johor and Peninsular Malaysia including conservation and restoration, hydrology management, prevention of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and development of sustainable livelihood programmes based on mangrove forest resources for local community groups and other related including:
- Provide technical support on best practices for forest, peatland and mangrove management and restoration as well as impact evaluation techniques;
- Implementation of ongoing projects on community-based management of forest, peatland and mangrove conservation and restoration;
- Managing and coordinating nature-based product development projects linked to sustainable livelihoods;
- Working with other organisations to establish design, technology, product development, and vendor strategies;
- Development of new projects and activities in partnership with local government, community groups and private sector as well as with other NGOs;
- Managing and guiding a team of project programme officers, as well as support capacity building, knowledge sharing and resource management to ensure the project team is equipped to support GEC’s current and future programmes/ initiatives;
- Supporting measures to empower and enhance the livelihoods of targeted local communities;
- Developing of strategic project implementation plans and supporting the sustainability of existing community programmes;
- Developing linkages and support for collaboration among key stakeholders in Johor and Peninsular Malaysia; and
- Development and implementation of awareness and education programmes for school students, local communities and other stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (product development, forest/peatland/mangrove/coastal conservation biology, environmental science, social science, natural resource management, climate change, or programme management).
- Minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience involving community-based product development or natural resource management.
- Strong people management and leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor and motivate others.
- Willingness to work in field conditions and adapt to irregular working hours.
- Pleasant personality with good public relations capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, especially within local communities and multi-stakeholder contexts.
- Fluent in Malay and English.
- Proficient in writing and communication skills.
Perks and Benefits:
- Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
- Medical insurance
- Fitness membership
- Paid training and development
- Birthday token
- End Year Awards
Apply to:
Global Environment Centre
Email: fcpgecjobapplicants@gec.org.my
Phone: NA
Internship
Global Environment Centre provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its headquarters and project sites. We are offering internships to students who major in the following acedemic disciplines:
- Accounting and Finance
- Communications
- Environmental-related
Apply to: Please email a cover letter and resume/CV to outreach@gec.org.my