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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Meraki Daat Initiative

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

Website
Nonprofit organization
< 15 persons
Others

Meraki Daat Initiative did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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