Community & Operations Lead - Kota Kinabalu

Meraki Daat Initiative

Long-term contract
Localisation Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Partial remote possible
For all levels of experience
Posted on 03-05-2026

Description of the mission

Meraki Daat is growing — and we’re ready for our next chapter.

As a purpose-driven organisation rooted in ocean conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable impact, we are looking for a dynamic, grounded, action-oriented individual to become the heartbeat of our operations in Sabah.

We are looking for someone who believes in impact, people, and possibility.

Responsibilities

This is a hybrid role combining community engagement, stakeholder relations, and operational support.

You will:

  • Lead and guide our community artisans and beneficiaries
  • Represent Meraki Daat in stakeholder meetings, corporate presentations & site visits
  • Manage partnerships and nurture local relationships
  • Oversee day-to-day ground operations in Sabah
  • Support documentation, reporting & impact tracking
  • Assist in administrative coordination
  • Maintain an active and authentic social media presence (content updates, storytelling, documentation of activities)

Profile

Who we are looking for:

You might be the one if you:

  • Are based in Sabah
  • Care deeply about sustainability & community development
  • Are confident speaking in meetings and presenting to corporate stakeholders
  • Able to converse in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Chinese is an advantage.
  • Can work independently without constant supervision
  • Are organised and proactive
  • Can manage people with empathy and firmness
  • Are comfortable handling both fieldwork and admin
  • Understand social media as a storytelling and impact tool
  • Want to grow with an organisation — not just hold a job

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Meraki Daat Initiative

We create and support lasting, local solutions where possible for self-sustainability while advocating for environmental preservation for the water villages.

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