SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER - PEATLAND PROGRAMME

About the role

The Senior Programme Officer for Peatland Programme is based in Pekan, Pahang. The role involves implementing and managing a range of existing projects at site level, undertaking project activities such as peatland conservation, awareness programmes, networking and information exchange, and preparing technical and management reports.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and manage a range of existing projects at site level
• Undertake project activities such as peatland conservation, awareness programmes, stakeholder engagement and information exchange
• Prepare technical and management reports
• Communicate and work with partner agencies at local level (local government, private sector, Civil Society Organisations, and indigenous people and local community groups)
• Plan and execute community development and empowerment events/programmes
• Work with partner agencies in Malaysia and overseas
• Input to development of new projects and activities
• Contribute to other elements of the Peatland Programme as appropriate

Requirements for the role

• Degree in Environmental or Natural Resource Management
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia with good writing skills
• Experience in computer and basic software skills - e.g. Microsoft office
• Experience in management of forest, natural resources, peatland, biodiversity, climate change and/or plantation issues
• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience
• Experience in communication with multi-stakeholder, including government agencies and indigenous community
• Experience in awareness event organisation and information exchange
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams an advantage
• Willingness to work with indigenous communities
• Willingness to station at Pekan, Pahang

Perks and Benefits:

·         Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)

·         Medical & Hospitalisation, Life and PA insurance

·         Fitness membership

·         Paid training and development

·         Birthday appreciation