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Position: Research Officer (Environment Section)
Responsibilities:
- Carry out environmental research and studies on town planning/ green productivity, eco-industrial parks, green manufacturing etc
- Carry out environmental monitoring and reporting of development projects
- Assess town planning and development projects, feasibility studies, EIA reports etc
- Work with Government agencies, NGOs, CBOs and the private sector.
Requirements:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science / Housing, Building and Planning or equivalent, or post-graduate degree in related field.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in town planning, urban design, heritage building and conservation and/or green productivity and manufacturing, eco-industrial parks etc.
- Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- Must be proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (oral and writing). Additional language skills would be an advantage.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office packages, the Internet, and SPSS. Knowledge in GIS is an advantage
- Must possess own transport and willing to work on weekends
- Applicants must be self-motivated, independent and able to work under pressure.
Position: Research Officer (Economic Section)
Responsibilities:
- To source, compile, maintain and analyse socio-economic information as well as statistical data from various Government agencies, industrial associations and websites.
- To coordinate research projects/ studies/ surveys.
- To organise activities and events such as conferences, talks, seminars and workshops.
- To assist in various administration tasks when needed
- To perform related duties as assigned by section head/ Chief Executive Officer
Requirements:- Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics, or equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum 1-2 years working experience required. However, fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Must possess good analytical writing skills and oral skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office packages and SPSS.
- Must possess own transport and willing to work on weekends
- Must be proactive, hardworking and able to work in a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an added advantage.
- Must be able to deliver quality results and meet deadlines under pressure.
Position: Research Officer (Information and Communication Technology)
Responsibilities:
- To assist the secretariat (key desk officer) for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related task force(s) and coordinate all activities for the task force(s).
- To gather relevant information and data for the ICT related task force(s) whenever required.
- To prepare working papers and progress reports for programmes related to the ICT related task force(s)
- To liaise with lead/implementing agencies for programme implementation, monitoring and meetings.
- To organise media visits to sites when necessary
- To assist in other duties as assigned by Section Head / Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director.
Requirements:- Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology, or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year work experience in related field. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Must possess good writing and oral skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Must possess good communication and administrative skills and be capable of working independently, as well as in a team.
- Must possess own transport and willing to work on weekends.
- Must be able to deliver quality results and meet deadlines under pressure.
Position: Programme Officer (Education Section)
Responsibilities:
- To assist the Executive Secretary of the Penang Education Consultative Council.
- To service, coordinate and assist in implementation of programmes and activities carried out by the Council.
- To carry out research studies and communicating results to the Council.
- To manage projects related to education sector and keep abreast with new developments in the sector.
- To prepare project budgets and maintain financial records of projects and Council.
Requirements:- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Science.
- Minimum 1 year working experience in related field. However, fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Must be fluent in written and oral English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office packages and IT savvy.
- Must possess own transport and willing to work on weekends.
- Must be able to deliver quality results and work under pressure.
Position: Programme Coordinator (Information and Communication Technology)
Responsibilities:
- To serve as secretariat (key desk officer) for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related task force(s) and coordinate activities for the task force(s)
- To assist the task force(s) in the creation of suitable guidelines for ICT and telecommunication structures in Penang
- To assist in the auditing of technical performance of telecommunication structures in Penang in collaboration with the ICT related task force(s)
- To gather related information and data for the ICT related task force(s) whenever required
- To prepare working papers and progress reports for programmes related to the ICT related task force(s)
- To liaise with lead/implementing agencies for programme implementation, monitoring and meetings
- To aid in the formulation of action plans within the scope of work of the ICT related task force(s)
- To assist in other duties as assigned by the Section Head/ CEO/ Executive Director.
Requirements:- Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Information and Communication Technology, or equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum 3 years and above related work experience.
- Must be proficient in writing and oral skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Must possess own transport and willing to work on weekends.
- Must be able to deliver quality results and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills, administrative and supervisory skills and be able to work independently.
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
Interested candidates can submit their resume to enquiry@seri.com.my, or by post to:
Socio-Economic & Environmental Research Institute
10, Brown Road
10350 George Town
Penang.
All short-listed candidates will be requested to undergo oral and written interviews.
