EXECUTIVE, INTEGRITY

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on sustainable practices in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Executive for Integrity to support compliance and assurance activities. This role involves providing administrative support for the Assurance Standing Committee, conducting preliminary reviews for planting procedures, and addressing inquiries from the public. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant university degree and excellent communication skills. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainability efforts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in assurance, sustainability, compliance, data management or communications is an advantage.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support for the Assurance Standing Committee.
• Conduct preliminary reviews for New Planting Procedure submissions.
• Respond to email queries ensuring timely responses.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Strong writing and editing skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in environmental studies, sustainability, social sciences, communications, or related discipline

Tools

G-Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Job description

No experience required

24d ago , from Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable.Today, the RSPO is a global, non‑profit organisation with over 6,000 voluntary members across 104 countries and territories, representing every link in the supply chain: oil palm producers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation non‑governmental organisations (NGOs), and social or developmental NGOs.

At RSPO, we believe that our success is built by the passion, dedication, skills, and expertise of our people. They are the ones who drive our organisation to new heights and guide us through the next phase of our development.

The Executive, Integrity supports the execution and monitoring of RSPO’s integrity, compliance, and assurance‑related activities to strengthen the credibility of the RSPO Assurance System. The role provides operational and administrative support for the Assurance Standing Committee (ASC), including preparing minutes and reports, maintaining shared documentation, and coordinating follow‑up actions. The Executive also facilitates preliminary reviews of New Planting Procedure (NPP) and Land Use Risk Identification (LURI) submissions, provides responses to PalmGHG and NPP‑related inquiries through shared inboxes, contributes to assurance communications, and supports appraisal and monitoring activities related to the accreditation body.

The location of this role is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

• Provide operational and administrative support for the Assurance Standing Committee (ASC), including compiling materials, drafting minutes and reports, and updating information across shared drives and public platforms.
• Conduct preliminary reviews for New Planting Procedure (NPP) submissions, Land Use Risk Identification (LURI), and cases where NPP is not applicable.
• Respond to email queries received through shared inboxes (PalmGHG, NPP Submission, and NPP Comments), ensuring timely responses and flagging matters for escalation as needed.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for the appraisal of the accreditation body, monitoring progress of joint workplans, and maintaining updated records for
• Draft assurance and integrity communication materials, including ASC‑related articles, Integrity Highlights, website updates, and other stakeholder contents.
• Keep abreast of assurance‑related developments by reviewing relevant materials and participating in internal and external learning activities. Support cross‑functional initiatives aimed at strengthening the RSPO assurance system.
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Education

• University degree preferably in environmental studies, sustainability, social sciences, communications, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Prior experience, whether through internships or formal employment, in assurance, sustainability, compliance, data management or communications will be an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Excellent command of English, with strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management
• Proficient in using G‑Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, write, and produce high‑quality reports.
• Proven capacity to multitask and manage multiple projects and assignments across various divisions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, both in person and over the phone, with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong commitment to delivering quality work and providing excellent service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build effective relationships across the organisation.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are invited to send in their updated CV giving comprehensive details of educational background, work experience, and related achievements to *******@rspo.org. Please state “Job Application – Executive, Integrity” in your email subject line.

**RSPO is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.