Community Learning and Engagement, Senior Associate

Required Competencies
● Plan, organise, and execute community-based learning events, conferences, workshops, and other special events that promote education and community involvement.
● Collaborate with different stakeholders such as educators, students, parents, and other community members to identify learning needs and interests.
● Develop and implement effective strategies to encourage community participation and
engagement in learning and development programs.
● Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, partners, and community members
regarding event details, logistics, and other matters.
● Collaborate with the marketing team to promote events and engagements and ensure
effective communication about events and engagements to all stakeholders.
● Measure the success of each event and engagement and provide reports on relevant
indicators.
● Stay updated with the latest trends in community engagement and learning and propose
innovative ideas for effective community events and engagements.
● Coordinate with the wider Teach For Malaysia team to ensure alignment of community
engagements with our organisation's strategic goals and vision.
● Facilitate workshops and other training activities as required by other programme teams.
● Any other responsibilities assigned as required to support the needs of the organisation where appropriate

Role-Specific Competencies
● Strong understanding of community dynamics and ability to engage diverse groups of
people.
● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
● Proficiency in project management and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
● Good understanding of event management software and platforms.
● Strong leadership skills, with an ability to inspire and motivate a team.
● Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
● Video editing skills and social media management skills are a plus point.
● Strong programme development skills are a plus point.

Years of experience & qualification
● At least 3 years experience in organising and facilitating community events or related activities.
● Bachelor's degree in communication, social work, education or a related field.

Leadership Experience & Team Adaptability
● 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.
● Able to think strategically, critically, innovatively, and resourceful.
● Able to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Language & Technical Proficiency
● Strong written and verbal skills and excellent proficiency in English and basic proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia.
● Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Power Point and Excel.
● Willing and able to readily adopt and utilise any TFM database or technological platform/application (i.e. Google Suites, Confluence, Salesforce, Zoom etc.)