Manager Corporate Affairs

Enggang (Pekan) Sdn Bhd; Pekan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in environmental and community development is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager in Pekan, Malaysia. The role involves managing relationships with partners, ensuring project governance, and acting as a media contact. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of experience in communications, and fluency in English and Malay. Exceptional creative, interpersonal skills, and a passion for community development are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of working experience in communications or related fields.
• Passionate about environmental protection and community development.
• Skilled in graphics and media.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Lead in managing relationships with project partners.
• Work with corporate services to align project with shareholder interests.
• Coordinate external resources for compliance with relevant laws.
• Act as principal media contact and crisis communications focal point.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Malay

Creative writing

Event management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration or relevant field

Job description

Support the Project Lead in managing the collaborative relationships with project partners and stakeholders, including government, neighbours, non-governmental organisations, investors, buyers, industry, and research partners.

Work with group corporate services to ensure alignment of the project with shareholders’ interests and project governance.

Work with the Community Development Manager to ensure alignment with community messaging.

Work with the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Manager to ensure that all engagements and communications are documented as per Verra standards, funders and buyers’ requirements.

Work with the Project Lead and Deputy Project Lead to develop and implement the communications plans. Act as the principal media contact and crisis communications focal point for the company.

Coordinate internal and external resources to actively promote the company’s reputation, including through website, mainstream and social media, publications, conference, exhibitions, etc.

Coordinate internal, external, investors/buyers/funders communications, including organising internal and external events.

Coordinate external resources and internal controls to ensure compliance – including in external communications – with relevant laws governing land, forest, environment, wildlife and indigenous people.

Manage sponsorships and donations in accordance with company’s procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of working experience in communications, marketing, business administration or relevant field.

Fluent in written and eloquent in spoken English and Malay languages.

Passionate in environmental protection and community development.

Creative in writing, graphics and media, and skilled in event management.

Outstanding interpersonal and engagement skills.

Application Questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
What's your expected monthly basic salary?
Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
How many years' experience do you have as a Corporate Affairs Manager?