Senior Executive, Guthrie Foundation (Natural World)

sd guthrie berhad

3-5 Years

Not Disclosed

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Selangor

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Job Description

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

Conservation Programme Management

Plan, coordinate and implement biodiversity conservation, habitat restoration, reforestation, ecological rehabilitation and ecosystem protection initiatives.
Conduct environmental needs assessments and identify opportunities for new conservation and nature-based solutions programmes.
Support the development and implementation of climate resilience, carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration initiatives where applicable.
Monitor programme performance and recommend improvements to maximise environmental and social outcomes.

Environmental Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain partnerships with environmental NGOs, universities, research institutions, government agencies, sustainability organisations and community groups.
Coordinate multi-stakeholder conservation projects involving local communities, volunteers and programme partners.
Support knowledge sharing and collaboration to scale conservation outcomes and best practices.

Environmental Education & Community Engagement

Coordinate environmental awareness, education and outreach programmes focused on sustainability, biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
Organise volunteer initiatives, school programmes, community conservation activities and public engagement campaigns.
Promote community participation in environmental protection and sustainable resource management.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Develop programme KPIs and track environmental, social and community impact indicators.
Prepare programme reports, dashboards, environmental impact assessments and management papers.
Support sustainability and ESG reporting through collection, verification and analysis of programme data.
Monitor programme risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Financial & Administrative Management

Monitor programme budgets and expenditures to ensure implementation within approved allocations.
Support procurement, vendor management and administrative requirements.
Maintain programme records, agreements and governance documentation.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following or a related discipline: Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Forestry, Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change Studies, Sustainable Development & Natural Resource Management or other related disciplines.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in environmental conservation, biodiversity management, sustainability, CSR, foundation management or community development.
Experience managing programmes related to flora and fauna conservation, habitat restoration or ecosystem management.
Experience coordinating environmental projects involving multiple stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs and local communities.
Knowledge of biodiversity conservation principles, environmental regulations and sustainable development practices.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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