Global Environment Centre Job Vacancies: Programme Officer, Petaling Jaya & Selangor – Malaysia

Country: MALAYSIA
Closing date: Wednesday, 11 Mar 2026

Programme Officer (Two vacancies)

Responsibilities:

  • To support implementation of activities related to river basin management, water conservation, environmental stewardship, resource management mainly through nature-based solutions as well pollution and disaster management especially flood preparedness and community resilience;
  • To promote stakeholder mainly community engagement, community participation, building positive partnership through integrated river basin management;
  • To establish link with community groups and engage them in the project through series of activities, workshops, events and initiatives which lead to project sustainability;
  • Work with existing and new stakeholders including government, private sector, university, community and public to plan and deliver outcome that help to increase greater sense of stakeholder ownership into integrated river basin management;
  • Contribute in planning and development of materials for sustainable water management including implementation of local biodiversity action plan, river water quality, volumetric water benefit and river health, as well as climate change;
  • Able to support, organise and contribute to GEC’s environmental education, ESG and awareness programme;
  • Assist in discussion, preparation and development of project/collaboration and CSR activities;
  • To support project visibility and communication as key face among the local community and stakeholders during the project planning, implementation and sustainable phase;
  • Seeking proactive team players who can work independently with minimal supervision, take ownership of tasks and deliver impactful results in line with project implementation requirements; and
  • Seeking dedicated candidates who can perform well under pressure and actively contribute to achieving the organisation’s vision

Job Requirements:

  • Willing to be stationed in GEC’s HQ in PJ, Selangor.
  • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in teams.
  • Well-versed in green and brown issues both in rural and urban areas.
  • Experienced in project planning and implementation.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Minimum Degree in the Environment Conservation, related or equivalent.
  • Environmental Education experience is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge on water volumetric balance.
  • Fluent in minimum 2 languages, English and Bahasa Malayu with good writing and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel and be independent at project site.
  • Driving license and own transport is an advantage.
  • IT competent in word, spreadsheet and social media content creation.
  • Able to work flexibly, including weekend if required.

Perks and Benefits:

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

Apply to:

Global Environment Centre

Email: rcpgecjobapplicants@gec.org.my

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