TECHNICAL PROGRAMME OFFICER- FOREST & COASTAL PROGRAMME (SELANGOR)
Contract
Junior Executive
1 day ago
Responsibility of Position:
To lead implementation of GEC projects on the community-based management of peatland ecosystem and agroforestry in Selangor and Peninsular Malaysia including peatland conservation, rehabilitation,...
Responsibility of Position:
To lead implementation of GEC projects on the community-based management of peatland ecosystem and agroforestry in Selangor and Peninsular Malaysia including peatland conservation, rehabilitation, hydrology management, fire prevention and control, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, agroforestry and others are relevant including:
- Provide technical support on best practices on peatland and mangroves management and restoration as well as impact evaluation techniques
- Implementation of ongoing projects on community-based management of peatland ecosystem
- Development of new projects and activities in partnership with local government, community and private sector as well as with other NGO.
- Manage and guide a team of project programme officers, as well as support capacity building, knowledge sharing and resource management to ensure project team is equipped to support GEC’s current and future programme/ initiatives.
- Support measures to empower and enhance livelihood of targeted local communities.
- Development of strategic project implementation plan and support the sustainability of existing community programme
- Train smallholders on agroforestry practices and facilitate family level agroforestry land use plan development and implementation to optimize utilization of their land;
- Provide technical support on agroforestry, horticulture and forest degradation management issues through supportive supervision during trainings & extension service to the communities involved and in the field (beneficiaries);
- Developing linkages and support for collaboration among key stakeholders in the Selangor State and Peninsular Malaysia.
- Development and implementation of awareness and education programme for school students, local community and other stakeholders.
- Representing GEC at local and national meetings/ conferences/seminars.
Job Requirements:
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- A degree either in biology, environmental, social science or natural resource management.
- Minimum 3-6 years of relevant working experience involving community development or natural resource management.
- Strong people management and leadership skills, with proven ability to mentor and motive others
- Prepared to work in field conditions and adaptive to odd working hours
- Pleasant personality, good PR capabilities
- Fluent in Malay and English.
- Possess good writing and communication skills.
Perks & Benefits
- Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
- Medical insurance
- Fitness membership
If you are passionate about the environment and willing to be team players, come work for Global Environment Centre (GEC)!
GEC was established in 1998 to work on environmental issues of global importance. The Centre is registered in Malaysia as a non-profit organisation (Reg. no. 473058-T) but works regionally and internationally both directly and through many partners. It supports information exchange and capacity building as well as undertakes strategic projects particularly in developing countries. GEC works in partnership with other like-minded agencies worldwide.
Our tagline: Building Partnerships for the Environment
Why join us?
We are a group of young (at heart, at least!) people who loves and enjoy saving the environment. We practise a vibrant and energetic office culture with excellent benefits. So, come and join us.
