Senior Executive, Guthrie Foundation (Education)

SD Guthrie International; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Foundation (Education) in Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia, invites applications for a Senior Executive role focused on education programme management and scholarship administration. The position is full-time and onsite, offering opportunities to contribute to strategic learning initiatives and community development.

You will coordinate scholarship programmes, engage with universities and NGOs, develop KPI-driven reporting, and ensure governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Community Development or other related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement education-focused programmes and projects aligned with the Foundation's strategic priorities, including scholarship, digital literacy, STEM, TVET, lifelong learning, educational assistance and research grant initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end administration of scholarship and bursary programmes, including application management, evaluation, selection, offer administration, onboarding, renewals, deferments, academic monitoring, suspension, graduation and alumni engagement.
• Coordinate scholar engagements, development activities and alumni-related initiatives to strengthen long-term beneficiary relationships.
• Coordinate the administration of education and research grants, including proposal solicitation, assessment, award management, milestone monitoring and reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with universities, schools, TVET institutions, government agencies, NGOs, industry partners and community organisations to support programme implementation and collaboration.
• Develop programme KPIs and monitor performance against established targets and outcomes.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, programme updates, impact assessments and management papers for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the collection, verification and reporting of programme data for sustainability, ESG and corporate responsibility disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, governance requirements, scholarship guidelines and approved operational procedures.
• Monitor programme expenditure and budget utilisation to ensure implementation within approved allocations.
• Maintain proper programme documentation, records, agreements and audit trails.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Programme coordination

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

## Senior Executive, Guthrie Foundation (Education)Apply: Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Today: JR3139We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!**Job Description:****Education Programme Management*** Plan, coordinate and implement education-focused programmes and projects aligned with the Foundation's strategic priorities, including scholarship, digital literacy, STEM, TVET, lifelong learning, educational assistance and research grant initiatives.* Conduct needs assessments and identify opportunities to develop new educational programmes that address emerging community and workforce development needs.* Monitor programme implementation, evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements to enhance programme effectiveness and beneficiary impact.**Scholarship & Bursary Management*** Manage the end-to-end administration of scholarship and bursary programmes, including application management, evaluation, selection, offer administration, onboarding, renewals, deferments, academic monitoring, suspension, graduation and alumni engagement.* Maintain accurate records and databases of scholars, monitor academic performance and ensure compliance with scholarship terms and programme requirements.* Coordinate scholar engagements, development activities and alumni-related initiatives to strengthen long-term beneficiary relationships.* Coordinate the administration of education and research grants, including proposal solicitation, assessment, award management, milestone monitoring and reporting.**Stakeholder & Partnership Management*** Establish and maintain effective relationships with universities, schools, TVET institutions, government agencies, NGOs, industry partners and community organisations to support programme implementation and collaboration.* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of programme objectives, governance requirements and communication efforts.* Support the management of external service providers, programme partners and consultants where applicable.**Monitoring, Reporting & Governance*** Develop programme KPIs and monitor performance against established targets and outcomes.* Prepare reports, dashboards, programme updates, impact assessments and management papers for internal and external stakeholders.* Support the collection, verification and reporting of programme data for sustainability, ESG and corporate responsibility disclosures.* Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, governance requirements, scholarship guidelines and approved operational procedures.**Financial & Administrative Management*** Monitor programme expenditure and budget utilisation to ensure implementation within approved allocations.* Maintain proper programme documentation, records, agreements and audit trails.* Support procurement, vendor management and administrative requirements associated with programme delivery.**Job Requirement*** Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Community Development or other related disciplines.* Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in education programme management, scholarship administration, CSR, philanthropy, foundation management or community investment.* Demonstrated experience managing managing scholarship, education or youth development programmes.* Experience coordinating multiple programmes and managing detailed tracking systems.* Experience working with educational institutions, government agencies, non-profit organisations or community-based organisation is an advantage.* Knowledge of programme governance, impact measurement and budget monitoring.* Able to work independently with minimal supervision and quickly adapt to evolving programme requirements.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.