Strategic Thought Leaders Exchange Lead

American Embassy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Budget management experience

Grants oversight experience

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job summary

American Embassy in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Exchanges Coordinator to manage the Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) exchanges, engaging think tanks, associations, civil society, and academia. You will design, plan, and implement activities; maintain alumni networks; and support budgets and grants compliance.

The role emphasizes program development, logistics coordination, and collaboration with DOS and local partners, including language support in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in international relations, public diplomacy, or government work.
• Must possess strong analytical and cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Experience in managing budgets and coordinating multi-stakeholder programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate exchange programs engaging opinion-makers and thought leaders.
• Coordinate DOS-funded and Mission-designed activities, including grants/partnerships.
• Lead recruitment, selection, and orientation for participants; facilitate visas as needed.
• Develop and support alumni networks; engage with partners and implementers.
• Support budgeting, fundraising, grants oversight, and program administration.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Management Skills

Technical Skills

Education

University degree in International Relations / American Studies / Communications / Political Science / Economics or local equivalent

At least 2 years college or university studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Graphic design software

Photo editing software

Job description

American Embassy in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Exchanges Coordinator to manage the Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) exchanges, engaging think tanks, associations, civil society, and academia. You will design, plan, and implement activities; maintain alumni networks; and support budgets and grants compliance.

The role emphasizes program development, logistics coordination, and collaboration with DOS and local partners, including language support in English and Bahasa Melayu.