Role: Stakeholder Engagement and Recruitment, Senior Associate
Start Date: Immediate
Employment Type: Full time, 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reporting Line: Strategic Programmes Recruitment Manager
Role Purpose
Attracting, selecting and supporting high-potential STEM educators within the Ministry of Education Malaysia in order to strengthen participant retention and build future leaders through Program Duta Guru and equivalent leadership development initiatives.
Principal Accountabilities
- Plan and execute participant recruitment campaigns and selection processes to attract high-potential STEM teachers into the Program Duta Guru pipeline.
- Manage and maintain accurate records of participant engagement, retention and withdrawal cases to ensure smooth coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and Yayasan PETRONAS.
- Leverage data from participant affairs to strengthen recruitment strategies and improve the overall participant experience.
- Coordinate the timely production and delivery of reports on participant affairs and recruitment progress for key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Programme Coordinators, Marketing, Design & Training) to co-develop compelling recruitment content across multiple platforms including social media, email campaigns and presentations.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including prospective participants, mentors, state-level education officers, working committees, and other ecosystem partners.
- Support the operational planning and execution of participant-focused events and activities to enhance engagement and retention across cohorts.
- Continuously refine and optimise recruitment systems, selection tools and knowledge management platforms to ensure efficient and scalable recruitment operations.
Role Requirements
Competencies required for the role
Technical/ Functional competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent proficiency in English and in Bahasa Malaysia.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
- Ability to plan and manage recruitment and engagement campaigns that are targeted, data-driven and adaptable.
- Skilled in relationship management across diverse audiences including government, corporate partners, and the education community.
- Resourceful and proactive in leveraging networks, partnerships, and available resources to drive recruitment and participant engagement outcomes.
Leadership competencies: (examples listed below)
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple streams of work, and independently prioritise tasks
- Strong desire to learn new things and grow professionally
- Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders
- Passionate about inspiring and mobilising relevant stakeholders to invest in Teach For Malaysia's mission and the transformative impact of Program Duta Guru.
Experiences & qualification
- Minimum 1 year of working experience, preferably in recruitment, stakeholder engagement or public sector partnerships.
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we apologise that we will not be able to respond to all applicants - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
