Primary Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate Owl and Badger’s research, stakeholder management and business development activities.
• Conduct both desk and primary research on a wide variety of social and economic issues through engagement with communities, government agencies and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for partnerships, collaboration or business (includes project proposal writing).
• Supervise Research Associates and Interns, providing daily guidance, fostering collaboration and conducting regular performance reviews, while also overseeing and guiding their data analysis, proposal and report writing processes.
• Manage events, workshops and training sessions as directed by the supervisor.

Attitude and Skills:

• Strong time management skills and multitasking abilities.
• Self-initiated with excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of working in a diverse team and cross-cultural settings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Malaysian citizen with good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken); must be willing to be based in Kuching, Sarawak.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, Social Work). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a research role, with at least 2 years in a supervising position.
• Proven track record of managing research projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Proficiency in research software and tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, NVivo).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to the email address provided: admin@owlandbadger.com . Please be informed that an assessment will be conducted during the interview process. Our hiring timeline for the resume review process is between 3 working days to 1 week, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per month
Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuching: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Post-Graduate (Required)

Experience:

• Research: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)