Senior Associate – Facilitation for Malaysian Professionals Abroad

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public agency in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate to facilitate engagement for Malaysian professionals abroad. The role demands proficient project management skills, strong networking abilities, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in relevant fields and a Bachelor's degree in a related area. This position involves planning, organizing, and executing impactful programmes to enhance collaboration and support for diaspora professionals.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Experience in programme coordination and partnership development.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute facilitation programmes for Malaysian professionals abroad.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Monitor and gather stakeholder feedback to improve programme effectiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Programme coordination

Partnership development

Networking skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Data management tools

Job description

Senior Associate – Facilitation for Malaysian Professionals Abroad

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Plan, organise, and execute facilitation programmes and collaboration initiatives for Malaysian professionals abroad by ensuring timely and impactful delivery

Identify new opportunities through networking, attending relevant events, and engaging with stakeholders and develop new initiatives that benefit Malaysian professionals abroad while strengthening facilitation and collaboration efforts

Build and maintain strategic partnerships while working closely with the Lead and the Department to design, enhance and implement initiatives based on insights, data and user needs

Collaborate with other MyHeart Facilitation business units to deliver relevant engagements including networking sessions with Malaysian employers, knowledge sessions and other facilitation programmes

Oversee day-to-day operational and financial processes including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and ensuring efficient programme management

Responsible for data collection, research and data management efforts to inform programme enhancements and support initiatives beneficial to Malaysians abroad

Track KPIs, programme progress, event outcomes, schedule changes and new opportunities by ensuring the team stays aligned and informed

Monitor and gather stakeholder feedback to provide insights, recommendations and adjustments that improve programme effectiveness

Support cross-functional team objectives, stepping in where needed to drive successful outcomes and perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Proven ability to plan and manage multiple initiatives with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the capacity to identify opportunities, propose initiatives and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Strong networking skills with experience engaging diverse stakeholders (e.g., employers, government agencies, higher institutions, vendors and corporate partners) and building strategic relationships

Working knowledge of project management principles including scheduling, budgeting and progress tracking

Solid analytical, communication and reporting skills with the ability to gather feedback, interpret data and provide insights to improve programmes

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with data management or reporting tools is a plus

Job requirements:

3 – 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, project management, programme coordination, partnership development and working with diverse audiences and/or diaspora communities

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field