About Greenpeace:
Founded in 1971, Greenpeace gives voice to a fragile Earth by promoting solutions, advocating change, and inspiring action. The organisation has employed non-violent methods to campaign for environmental justice since its inception. Today, Greenpeace operates in over 40 countries, with headquarters in Amsterdam.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA) offers dynamic and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. It is driven by a diverse and committed team who uphold the highest professional standards of the world’s leading environmental campaigning organization. By working alongside passionate and skilled colleagues, you will help to tackle some of the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges,
Operating from our offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, we lead globally significant campaigns shaped by regional and national contexts, offering challenging opportunities to address pressing ecological issues. We are financially supported by tens of thousands of people across the region. To remain independent we have a policy of not accepting funding from companies and governments and therefore only accept donations from individuals and private foundations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Greenpeace Southeast Asia is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognize and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organization and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of the applicant’s merits and abilities.
The Environmental Campaigner will require travel between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia with occasional regional work, to lead the delivery of impactful environmental campaigns with the current workplan focused on forest and environmental governance issues, rooted in community values and public engagement. Act as one of the spokespersons for Greenpeace to help strengthen credibility, visibility, and influence in the forest campaign in Malaysia, translating complex environmental challenges into meaningful action on the ground and at the systemic level.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and lead the 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) and helping design and implement Greenpeace Malaysia’s environmental campaigns strategies, support the integration of national, regional and international objectives into campaign activities, timelines, and budgets The role will focus on mobilising our audiences and stakeholders in Malaysia and where required, throughout the region, on environmental issues, while advancing Greenpeace’s goals.
- Lead campaign discussions and the planning, budgeting and implementation of assigned campaign strategies, under the direction of the Campaign Lead, manage budgets, external contractors with oversight of event planning, media and communication strategies within Greenpeace offices.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the relevant technical information related to climate, forest, environmental governance related issues in Malaysia and beyond and be able to present the information to a variety of audiences within and outside Malaysia.
- 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.
- Work with the Public engagement team to organise and oversee the work of campaign volunteers, interns and external contractors.
- Work collaboratively across departments and unit divisions at national and regional levels to support integrated planning, coordinated execution and shared accountability for campaign outcomes.
- Act as a Greenpeace campaign spokesperson and representative at national and regional public events. 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.
- Build alliances to support relationships with relevant affected groups, grassroots organisations, academic groups, labour, NGOs etc to grow the movement and amplify the campaign’s message and successes.
- Develop pro-active relationships with media to increase campaign outreach as spokesperson, work with the communication team in preparing media materials relevant including press releases, op-eds, QAs, reports and blog.
- 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 Campaign lead beyond issue/campaign area as circumstances do require
- Maintain a working knowledge of political, legislature, regulatory and economic frameworks relevant to the campaign.
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 working on environmental or social justice issues, with demonstrated contributions to policy advocacy and campaigning in Malaysia or the wider Southeast Asia region.
- Experience related to forest governance, land use, Indigenous rights, or ecosystem protection is highly desirable.
- Proven experience engaging Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities, with advocacy grounded in lived realities and guided by rights-based approaches, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) where relevant.
- Experience in strengthening integrated advocacy approaches that connect environmental protection, corporate accountability, protection of vulnerable ecosystems, and broader environmental justice outcomes.
- While the current workplan focuses on forest-related campaigning, the role is designed to be adaptable across environmental themes in line with organisational priorities.
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, indigenous community and related legislation.
- Strong public speaking and strategic planning skills.
Deadline: 22 January 2026
