Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support
About the job
Requirements
Currently enrolled in or have obtained a basic university degree.
Field of study in natural resources management, social sciences, economics, human rights, agriculture, forestry, biodiversity conservation, environmental science or management, sociology, or law, or a related course.
Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.
Knowledge of MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe PDF tools, internet, and social media.
Responsibilities
Conduct literature reviews on specific topics and analyze key findings.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations with guidance from the relevant Project or Programme Manager.
Assist with data collection, data entry, and data visualization, including tables, charts, and graphs, as needed.
Organize resource materials and filing systems.
Participate in project meetings and assist with note-taking.
Provide other administrative support as necessary.
If an opportunity arises, participate in three to five days of field work supporting Proforest staff; the nature and expected outcome depend on the opportunity, and field work may not be available during the internship.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of additional languages.
Job Description
Background: The Proforest team in Kuala Lumpur office is looking for a dynamic individual with a keen interest in building a career in sustainability and an ability to be resourceful and adaptable when taking on tasks.
Objective: To provide ad hoc administrative and technical support to Proforest staff as and when required for all to on-going Proforest projects and programmes.
Tasks: These will vary from time to time but can be expected to include the following:
Conduct literature review on specific topics and analysis of key findings
Prepare PowerPoint presentations (with guidance from the relevant Project/Programme Manager)
Assist in data collection, data entry and data visualisation (e.g. tables, charts, graphs) as needed
Organise resource materials and filing systems
Participate in project meetings and assist in in note taking
Provide other administrative support as necessary.
Opportunities for field work
Should the opportunity arise, the intern may be involved in a 3-5 days of field work to support Proforest staff.
The nature and expected outcome from the field work will depend on the opportunity arising during the period of internship. However, it may also be possible that there is no suitable field work available during the period of the internship.
Learning Opportunities
The intern will be able to:
Gain a general understanding of the responsible production and sourcing of palm oil and other agricultural and forestry commodities in the region.
Interact with and learn from Proforest staff in the Malaysia office and elsewhere.
Observe Proforest’s interactions with clients and other stakeholders in consultancy settings.
Gain an insight on Proforest’s approach, work systems and project management processes.
Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled in or have obtained a basic university degree
Field of Study: natural resources management, social sciences, economics, human rights, agriculture, forestry, biodiversity conservation, environmental science/management, sociology, law and related courses
Language Skills: English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is required. Knowledge of additional language(s) is beneficial
Other Skills: MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe (pdf) etc.;Internet and social media skills
Additional Information
Key information
Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration of Internship: minimum 3 months
Expected Start Date: 01 November 2026
Application Deadline: December 2026
We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all.