MY - Environmental Campaigner

Join us as an Environmental Campaigner and become a pivotal part of our dynamic team based in Kuala Lumpur, with potential activities extending throughout the region as needed. This role is not just about leading campaigns; it's about building a movement. You will spearhead initiatives that are deeply connected to the community's values, aiming to transform public involvement with environmental challenges into visible, impactful actions.

As and Campaigner, you will represent Greenpeace as a spokesperson and face of our campaigns as playing a crucial role in enhancing the relevance, trust, and recognition of our organisation in Malaysia.

You will be based in our Kuala Lumpur office, with occasional opportunities to work in other countries within the region as required. You will be expected to move between research projects, issues and campaigns as needed. Your efforts will directly contribute to a broader understanding of the relevance and importance of environmental issues to everyday Malaysians, creating real impact on the ground and at systemic level that paves the way for a healthier planet.

This position demands an individual who is passionate about learning and growth. We offer extensive opportunities for professional development within our global organisation, encouraging our team members to evolve continuously and contribute effectively. By joining us, you will not only accelerate your career but also amplify our collective impact on global environmental advocacy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Purpose

Conceptual

• Drive the development and execution of campaign strategies that are deeply rooted in audience research and engagement principles. Focus on crafting campaigns that resonate with the community’s values, encouraging them to experience and recognize the impact of their activism through tangible successes.
• Reporting to the Campaign Team Leader (Malaysia), you will help design and implement Greenpeace Malaysia’s environmental campaigns strategies. Your role will focus on educating and mobilising our audiences and stakeholders in Malaysia and where required, throughout the region, on environmental issues, while advancing Greenpeace’s goals.
• Integrate national, regional and international objectives into strategies, activities, timelines, and budgets.

Applied

• Lead the campaign discussion, planning, budgeting and implementation of your assigned campaign strategies, manage budgets, external contractors with oversight of event planning, media and communication strategies within Greenpeace Malaysia office, Greenpeace Southeast Asia and with other Greenpeace offices and with Greenpeace International (GPI). This will include both written and verbal communications as well as attendance at specific meetings.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the relevant technical information related to climate, forest, clean air, environmental governance related issues in Malaysia and beyond and be able to present the information to a variety of audiences within and outside Malaysia
• Collaborate with the team in developing compelling narratives and interventions that connect with and mobilise diverse stakeholders by aligning with their intrinsic motivations and demonstrating real-world outcomes.

2. Engagement

Internal

• Participate in regular progress reviews and evaluations of the campaign-related projects and activities, to refine and enhance the reach and effectiveness of campaigns. Use insights from ongoing audience research to adapt strategies for both online, offline engagement with Greenpeace supporters including volunteers and donors.
• Coordinate information flow within the Greenpeace Malaysia team, and with relevant Greenpeace International units and other Greenpeace offices.
• Work with Public Engagement Team to organise and oversee the work of campaign volunteers, interns and external contractors.

External

• Act as Greenpeace representative/ spokesperson/face for the campaign, represent Greenpeace and the campaign on social media, at relevant national and regional public events, activist meetings/groups, and gatherings of political decision makers, local citizens and other affected communities. Build relevance, recognition and trust for the organisation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mindset, sciences, political, legislative, regulatory and economic frameworks relevant to the campaign.
• Engage in critical national and regional political and other fora relevant to the campaigns you are responsible for.
• Build alliances and/or support relationships with relevant affected groups, grassroots organisations, academic and professional groups, labour, NGOs, and etc to grow the movement and amplify the campaign’s message and successes.
• Develop pro-active relationships with relevant media to increase campaign outreach as spokesperson.
• Work with the communication team in preparing media, offline and online materials relevant to the campaign, including national press releases, op-eds, QAs, social media posting, briefing papers, reports, blogs, etc, and provide assistance in the formulation of regional and international materials when necessary, and assist in planning communications strategies for the campaign.
• Direct, organise and participate in non-violent direct actions to support and advance campaign goals.

3. Delivery

Timeliness

• Keep the line manager informed of progress and activities in the campaign and recommend changes in tactics, or strategies if necessary
• Respond in a timely manner to and engage in internal as well as pressing external regional challenges as determined by the programme team through the Senior Programme Manager beyond his/her normal issue/campaign area as circumstances do require.

Quality

• Maintain a working knowledge of political, legislature, regulatory and economic frameworks relevant to the campaign.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned by the Senior Programme Manager .

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred fields: Law, Biological Sciences, Forestry, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, or related areas.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in community and/or urban campaigns.
• Experience in clean air, forest, environmental, and social issues is an advantage.

Competencies

Professionalism

• Proven experience in project management, open campaigning, mass mobilisation, public speaking, and activist training.
• Ability to lead projects from conception to completion.

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to develop approaches that address organisational objectives while integrating diversity and cultural awareness.

Teamwork & Communication

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to present ideas clearly to diverse, multicultural audiences.

Innovation & Change

• Capacity to develop innovative strategies to create impact, embrace change and cultural diversity.

Functional Skills

• Understanding of environmental and social impacts of climate change.
• Knowledge of project management tools, risk assessment, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Experience in advocacy, political engagement and lobbying, field research, and developing campaign strategies.
• Skilled in building partnerships and outreach networks.
• Media spokesperson experience is a plus.
• Commitment to non-violent direct action is a must.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within teams.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English; other local languages are a plus.
• Experience in climate change, forest conservation, clean air, pollution, and related legislation.
• Strong public speaking and strategic planning skills.

Closing Date: 15th June 2025