Senior Executive of ASEAN and Bilateral Affairs

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national regulatory body in Malaysia is looking for a Senior Executive of ASEAN and Bilateral Affairs. This role involves advocating for Malaysia's interests in the C&M sector within ASEAN, drafting strategic proposals, and representing the organization in regional engagements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Malaysia's regulatory framework and over 6 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Cyberjaya and offers various perks including annual leave and medical benefits.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical

SOCSO

Personal Accident

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in the C&M industry or a regulatory agency.
• In-depth understanding of Malaysia’s C&M regulatory framework.
• Strong grasp of geo-political issues affecting C&M markets.

Responsibilities

• Draft project proposals in alignment with ASEAN Digital Masterplans.
• Represent MCMC at ASEAN engagements to achieve outcomes.
• Analyse potential impacts of ASEAN decisions on Malaysian markets.

Skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Presentation skills

Ability to function independently

Advocacy skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or professional qualifications

Job description

Senior Executive of ASEAN and Bilateral Affairs

To advocate and implement strategies for the advancement of Malaysia’s C&M/Digital Market interest in ASEAN.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft project proposals and papers for meetings M’s priority areas in alignment with ASEAN Digital Masterplans and overall ASEAN initiatives.
• Keep abreast with domestic C&M/Digital priorities, policies and plans to formulate proposals and action plans for MCMC and Malaysia’s C&M/Digital sector engagement in ASEAN.
• Plan and execute initiatives that will push Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN.
• Represent MCMC at both ASEAN and related engagements to ensure that stated outcomes and objectives are achieved.
• Analyse and articulate the potential impact of ASEAN decisions and outcomes on the Malaysian C&M/Digital industry and market, providing recommendations or mitigation strategies.
• Assess, analyse and anticipate opportunities and/or threats in ASEAN that may significantly impact the Malaysian C&M/Digital landscape through active horizon scanning.
• Engage in active relationship building through participation in meetings, seminars, bilateral exchanges and visits to enhance working relationships with stakeholders.
• Escalate potential challenges or issues to HOD internally to obtain strategic guidance and directions.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or professional qualifications in any discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00. Technical qualifications or advanced degrees are an added advantage.

Minimum 6 years of work experience in the C&M industry or a regulatory agency.

• Experience in analysing, drafting and formulating public policies, positions and papers.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• In‑depth understanding of Malaysia’s C&M regulatory framework, industry and market.
• Clear grasp of overall Malaysian digital policies and plans, and the ability to translate them into clear strategies, proposals and papers for international engagements.
• Good knowledge of new developments in the C&M/Digital industry and market internationally, and the ability to analyse and provide advice to senior management.
• Solid understanding of different levels of government, their operations and interactions.
• Strong grasp of geo‑political issues and their effects on C&M/Digital markets globally and domestically.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Articulate in speech and writing, able to quickly draft positions and papers.
• Skill to identify, summarise and surface key issues, opportunities and threats.
• Capability to bring together diverse views and form them into a coherent whole.
• Proficiency in liaising with multiple foreign or international regulators, ministries, and inter‑governmental organisations.
• Insight and sensitivity to cross‑cultural nuances, navigating communications expertly.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to think on one’s feet.
• Advocacy skills to positively influence outcomes and decisions.
• Strategic thinking and excellent analytical abilities.
• Achievement‑oriented mindset.

Candidate must be willing to work in Cyberjaya.

Perks and benefits: Annual Leave, Medical, SOCSO & Personal Accident.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is a statutory body established under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (MCMCA). MCMC regulates and promotes the development of the communications and multimedia industry, which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, postal services and digital signature.