Community Development Expert

Think City Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic professional to bridge the gap between grassroots and government while driving impactful community development. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, emotional intelligence, and a track record of working with marginalized communities. This role offers the opportunity to create innovative strategies and manage initiatives that can influence policy at both local and national levels.

Qualifications

• Intellectually sharp and able to analyse complex social systems.
• Self-driven with strong initiative and ownership of projects.
• Experience working with urban marginalized communities.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between grassroots and government by working directly with communities.
• Design and manage community development initiatives with potential for large-scale impact.
• Generate new strategies and programs through collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Initiative

Collaboration

Creativity

Job description

• Bridge the gap between grassroots and government: Work directly with communities on the ground to understand their needs, while simultaneously developing innovative ideas for policy reform.
• Drive impact at scale: Design and manage community development initiatives that can grow from local successes to city-wide or national influence.
• Create and collaborate: Be a creator, not a follower. You will generate new strategies and programs, working comfortably both autonomously and as part of a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate is:

• Intellectually Sharp & Emotionally Intelligent: You can analyse complex social systems and craft smart policy ideas, all while building genuine, trusting relationships with diverse community members.
• A Self-Driven Team Player: You take initiative and own your projects, but you thrive in a collaborative environment where ideas are shared and refined.
• A True Creator: You are not content with the status quo. You see challenges as opportunities to design new, better models for community-driven development.
• Experienced in Community Practice: You demonstrate a track record of working directly with urban marginalized communities, partners, and stakeholders to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.