Corporate Social Responsibility, Deputy Manager

MVC Resources; Sitiawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped gym

Subsidized meals

Personal accident insurance

Hospitalization support

Shared accommodation with utilities

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Deputy Manager to drive the organisation’s CSR agenda and provide structured support for Government & Corporate Affairs (GACA) functions.

You will spearhead CSR strategy, manage multi-stakeholder partnerships, and ensure measurable social, environmental and governance outcomes aligned with the Group’s goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Communications or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of CSR experience, with exposure to Government or Corporate Affairs.
• Manufacturing background beneficial for CSR initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop CSR strategies, execute programmes and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities; comfortable with ambiguity.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills; collaborative across teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of CSR strategies aligned with sustainability goals and business direction.
• Develop and roll out community outreach, environmental, and social initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Define performance metrics and implement tracking, evaluation and reporting mechanisms.
• Oversee budgets, resources and external partnerships to ensure efficient CSR delivery.
• Enhance brand as a socially responsible entity through collaborations and programmes.
• Support internal awareness and external communications for CSR and GACA initiatives.
• Provide insights and briefings for senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions and documentation where needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/ Social Sciences/ Communications

Postgraduate qualifications (added advantage)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Corporate Social Responsibility, Deputy Manager

Sitiawan, Malaysia

This position is primarily responsible for driving the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, while also providing structured support in Government & Corporate Affairs (GACA) to facilitate informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Spearhead the planning and execution of CSR strategies in alignment with the Group’s sustainability goals and overall business direction.
  
• Develop and roll out impactful initiatives spanning community outreach, environmental efforts, and social impact, with clear measurement of outcomes and governance in place.
  
• Define performance metrics and implement tracking, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms to assess programme effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement.
  
• Oversee allocation of budgets, resources, and external partnerships (e.g., NGOs, community bodies) to ensure efficient delivery of CSR initiatives.
  
• Enhance the organisation’s brand as a socially responsible entity through meaningful collaborations and well-executed programmes.
  
• Promote internal awareness and participation in CSR, while supporting external communications and positioning efforts.
  
• Prepare periodic reports, insights, and recommendations for senior leadership review.
  
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
  
• Support leadership with well-structured analysis, briefing documents, and stakeholder insights to aid strategic decisions and engagements.
  
• Keep abreast of policy, regulatory, and stakeholder developments, translating findings into clear, actionable summaries with business relevance.
  
• Monitor stakeholder interactions, ensuring timely follow-ups and closure of key action items.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions and documentation to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.
  
• Maintain consistency and alignment in internal communications to support GACA-related initiatives.
  

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications or certifications are an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing and delivering CSR initiatives, with some exposure to Government and/or Corporate Affairs functions.
  
• Prior experience within manufacturing environments or CSR foundations would be beneficial.
  
• Proven capability in developing CSR strategies, executing programmes, and managing diverse stakeholders.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with comfort navigating ambiguity and complex organisational structures.
  
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
  
• Independent, proactive, and able to engage confidently with various stakeholders.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, including presentation capabilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  
• Performance bonus
  
• Yearly increment
  
• Offer a fully equipped gym at our plant
  
• Subsidized meals at the canteen
  
• Personal Accident Insurance (subject to T&C)
  
• Hospitalization support on a case-by-case basis
  
• Shared communal accommodation with utilities covered will be provided for non-Sitiawan local employees