Job Description

Position Responsibilities:As the leader in implementing GEC projects focused on community-based management of forest, peatland, and mangrove ecosystems in Mersing, Johor, and Peninsular Malaysia, including conservation and restoration efforts, hydrology management, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions prevention, and development of sustainable livelihood programmes based on mangrove forest resources for local community groups, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical support on best practices in forest, peatland, and mangrove management and restoration, along with impact evaluation techniques;
• Overseeing 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 livelihood;
• Collaborating with other organizations to establish strategies for design, technology, product development, and vendor engagement;
• Developing new projects and activities in partnership with local government, communities, private sectors, and NGOs;
• Supervising and guiding a team of project programme officers, supporting capacity building, knowledge sharing, and resource management to ensure the 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 strategic project implementation plans and supporting the sustainability of existing community programmes;
• Establishing linkages and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders in Johor and Peninsular Malaysia; and
• Developing and implementing awareness and education programmes for school students, local communities, and other stakeholders.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision;
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s/Master\xe2\x80\x99s 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; and
• Proficient in writing and communication skills.

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