Head Education Strategy & Collaboration

MISC Group; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime organization in Malacca is seeking a leader for their education initiatives. This role involves developing education strategies, forging partnerships with academic institutions, and ensuring alignment with national priorities in maritime education. Requirements include at least 12 years of experience in education strategy, a Bachelor’s degree, and ideally a Master’s degree. The successful candidate will represent the organization in high-level forums and drive the transformation of maritime education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in education strategy or business development.
• Experience in managerial capacity within education or maritime sectors.
• Proven record of successful collaborations with academic institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of maritime education initiatives.
• Establish partnerships with educational and government stakeholders.
• Align education initiatives with national agenda and workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with education governance standards.
• Represent MISC and ALAM in high-level education forums.

Skills

Education strategy development

Business development

Partnership development

Understanding of the Malaysian education landscape

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the strategic development and transformation of MISC Group’s maritime education initiatives through the modernization, rebranding, and business expansion of Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM). This role will spearhead collaboration with educational institutions, industry stakeholders, and government bodies, ensuring alignment with national priorities and maritime sector advancement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive end-to-end development, implementation, and evaluation of education strategies that are closely aligned with MISC's long-term vision, business objectives and the evolving needs of maritime industry. This includes identifying new program opportunities, modernizing existing curricula, and ensuring ALAM remains at the forefront of maritime education.
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders such as local and international academic institutions (e.g., Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)), industry bodies (e.g., International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Malaysia Shipowners' Association (MASA)), and government entities (e.g., Ministry of Transport (MOT), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Marine Department (MarDep)) to ensure alignment with global maritime standards.
• Lead and drive the alignment of ALAM's educational initiatives with the national agenda for maritime sector development by understanding the national workforce needs, technological advancements, and policy directions to ensure ALAM graduates are well-prepared for the future of the industry.
• Serve as the custodian of maritime education governance, establishing and implementing robust policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Act as a key representative for MISC and ALAM in high-level education forums, conferences, and committees. Leverage these platforms to build influence in education policy discussions, advocate for ALAM's strategic interests, and contribute to the broader advancement of maritime education.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 12 years of related working experience in education strategy, business development or a related field, preferably within the education or maritime sector with relevant years of experience managerial capacity.
• Proven record of successful collaboration and partnership development with academic institutions and industry.
• Good understanding of the Malaysian education landscape and national development agendas.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Management or any relevant field.
• A Master’s degree is highly preferred.