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Programme Manager - Langkawi Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Programme

MareCet Research Organization
19 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malasia
RM4,500 - RM4,500 MYR monthly
Conservation and ecology

About the Role

MareCet is looking for a Programme Manager to lead our Langkawi Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Programme.

If you have project management experience, enjoy hands-on fieldwork and desk-based research, love interacting with diverse stakeholders, and being part of meaningful conservation efforts, this role might be for you.

MareCet is seeking a driven, detail-oriented individual to lead our long-running research and conservation programme, the Langkawi Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Programme.

Join us in protecting marine mammals and their habitats in Malaysia!

Position Details

  • Location: based in Selangor, at the MareCet headquarters in Subang Jaya, Selangor.
  • Contract: full-time contracted position.
  • Gross monthly salary: RM 4,500.00.
  • Expected start date: January 2027.

Job Scope

  • Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of MareCet’s Langkawi Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Programme, tracking progress on all activities and deliverables.
  • Manage programme budgets and financial performance, and prepare timely progress and financial reports.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for programme administration and reporting.
  • Communicate with stakeholders, including regulatory partners, technical partners and local community members, to support programme implementation.
  • Lead technical delivery, including data collection and analyses, and other field and conservation activities, in close coordination with the Programme Officer.
  • Support activities promoting and increasing the programme’s visibility, as well as help identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities.
  • Work closely with other MareCet team members to support programme implementation and other organisational needs.

Candidate Requirements

  • Malaysian citizen with a valid driver’s license.
  • Has a minimum of 3 years of full-time working experience.
  • Preferably possesses experience in Project Management, and has a good foundation in science. A marine science background is advantageous, but not mandatory.
  • Interested in the conservation field.
  • Highly proactive, self-motivated, organised, and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Physically fit and able to carry out marine fieldwork.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Melayu; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
  • Able to follow instructions, be resourceful, and work/travel independently.
  • Willing to travel outstation regularly for work and work on weekends/public holidays when needed (replacement leave is given).

Ready to Apply?

This is a full-time contracted position based at the MareCet headquarters in Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Interested applicants should write in to Dr. Louisa Ponnampalam at ask.marecet@gmail.com and include a copy of their CV, along with the names of two referees, by 25 November 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

More information: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/were-hiring-marecet-is-looking-ugcPost-7518608057413591040-Wh6W/