Responsibilities:
· To support the implementation of activities related to river basin management, water conservation, and environmental stewardship programs, mainly through nature-based solutions
· To promote community engagement, community participation, and building positive partnerships through integrated river basin management
· To establish links with community groups and engage them in the project through a series of activities, workshops, events, and initiatives that lead to project sustainability.
· Work with existing and new stakeholders, including the government, private sector, university, community, and public to plan and deliver outcomes that help increase a greater sense of stakeholder ownership in integrated river basin management.
· Contribute to the planning and development of materials for sustainable water resource management, including the implementation of a local biodiversity action plan, river water quality and river health, resource management, and climate change.
· Able to support, organize, and contribute to GEC’s environmental education and awareness program.
· Assist in the discussion, preparation, and development of projects, collaborations, and CSR activities.
· To support project communication as a key face among the local community and stakeholders during the project planning, implementation, and sustainability phases.
Job Requirement
· Based in Ipoh, Perak.
· Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in teams.
· Flexible to work long hours and weekends as required.
· Strong communication skills
· Minimum Degree in environmental conservation or equivalent.
· Experience with environmental project management and environmental education is desirable and advantageous.
· Minimum 2 years of working experiences
· Fluent in a minimum of two (2) languages, English and Malay, with good writing and communication skills.
· Willingness to travel and be independent at the project site.
· Driving license and own transport is an advantage.
· IT competent in word, spreadsheet, and social media content creation.