**Purpose of Job**This position is primarily responsible for the overall coordination of the European Union Project titled 'For People and Nature - Strengthening the development and governance of Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas for the protection of biological and cultural diversity in Sabah' (EU Project). This position will work within the structure of the Marine Conservation Programme and Sabah Landscape Programme, focusing on the project locations in Kudat (Tun Mustapha Park), Semporna and Nabawan. This position has the option to be based either in the WWF-Malaysia Petaling Jaya Head Office or the Kota Kinabalu Office in Sabah, with periodic trips to the project sites as required.The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the relevant Project Teams, Team Leaders and Programme Heads in ensuring the delivery of objectives, results and key activities within the EU Project Description of Action. The incumbent will have a direct reporting line to the Community Engagement and Education (CEE) Manager based in the Petaling Jaya Head Office, who is the Project Advisor overseeing the strategic direction for the EU Project.While responsible for the specific deliverables of the EU Project, the incumbent will also be guided by and is expected to contribute towards the achievement of the Marine Programme and Sabah Landscape Programme strategies, WWF-Malaysia Strategy 2021-2030 and Global Practice Goals (or their revised versions) directly or indirectly.In addition to the above, part of the job scope for this position will support the WWF-Malaysia CEE function in its aim to develop and implement community engagement strategies and approaches and strengthen social policies and safeguards within conservation programmes.**Key Outputs**1. Narrative and financial reports containing periodic reviews of the implementation of EU Project activities.2. Database of project documentation including revision of objectives, outputs, activities, budgets and other strategic and operational components.3. Supporting documents for key project activities such as research studies, consultancies and stakeholder engagement.4. Periodic project monitoring, reviews and evaluations in collaboration with relevant teams within WWF-Malaysia and external stakeholders, including communities.5. Communications, advocacy and knowledge materials such as presentations, case studies, social media, online content and other relevant resources.6. Reports and other outcome documents from relevant internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences attended.7. Documents and other resource materials supporting the implementation of community engagement strategies, social policies and safeguards.**Major Activities**1. Support and coordinate the implementation of EU Project activities to ensure delivery of the activity plan, outputs and objectives.2. Conduct periodic meetings with project teams and other relevant colleagues to provide updates and monitor progress, incorporating adaptive management where required, and ensuring alignment with overall programme and policy directions.3. Compile and prepare periodic narrative reports and support other relevant project reporting processes, including technical progress reports.4. In collaboration with the project and finance teams, keep track of budgets and expenditure, and support the preparation of financial and audit reports and other relevant processes.5. Undertake regular project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) according to the M&E plan, including coordinating the mid-term review and final evaluation of the project.6. Establish and maintain database of project documentation, including the activity plan, logical framework, M&E plan, timesheets, detailed financial records, activity reports, meeting minutes, contracts and agreements.7. Coordinate the preparation of project documents such as proposals, Terms of References, consultancy contracts, official letters and other documents.8. Coordinate communications and visibility initiatives in line with the project communications plan, including the development and dissemination of appropriate promotional content and knowledge materials.9. Liaise and communicate with the EU office to coordinate grant payments, submission of reports, donor visits and provide other information and updates as required.10. Ensure all activities related to the project are carried out in line with and adhering to the EU grant conditions, requirements, templates and timelines.11. Keep abreast with current issues in social development for conservation at local, national and global levels. This may require supporting and/or participating in relevant internal and external meetings and workshops, and preparing reports or other post-event documentation.12. Support the implementation and monitoring of social policies and safeguards within conservation programmes through contributing to developing tools, guidance and other techn
