Duty Station: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Responsibility of Position:

• Develop and coordinate implementation of projects related to wetland (including peatland) assessment and management and /or climate change mitigation and adaptation;
• To provide technical guidance for active project activities at local, national, regional and global levels related to wetlands (particularly peatlands and mangroves), biodiversity, and climate change;
• Develop partnerships with government agencies, international development agencies, private sector and community groups in Malaysia and other countries in the Asia Pacific region;
• Participate in regional and international conferences and meetings;
• Develop proposals for funding by international agencies

Job Requirements:

• Self-motivated and able to work both as a team member and independently
• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Environment, Forestry, Agriculture or Natural Resource Management
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant working experience
• Good knowledge of forest, agriculture, biodiversity, climate change issues and/or peatland/plantation management an added advantage
• Good technical and report writing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Fluency in other languages (Malay/Indonesian/Chinese) will be an added advantage
• Competency in computer and internet use
• Driving license and own transport
• Willingness to travel
• Good PR skills
• Pleasant personality

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Medical insurance
• Fitness membership
• Paid training and development