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Partnerships, Associate
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About PEMIMPIN
- At PEMIMPIN, we believe that teachers are central to unlocking every learner's potential and achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 for inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.
- We do this by strengthening leadership in schools across Malaysia by focussing on teacher development and positioning teachers as essential leaders.
- Through our programs, we empower teachers with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to excel while elevating the teaching profession.
- Our strategy unfolds in ascending levels of impact: personalised support, scalable resources, and systemic change.
- These lead to three key program pillars: The Fellowship, Educational Technology,
and Prize Initiatives. - Since 2017, PEMIMPIN has indirectly impacted approximately 1.3 million students, contributing to closing education gaps and creating brighter futures for every child in Malaysia.
- To learn more about us, please visit pemimpingsl.org, malaysiateacherprize.org and
ladapplus.org. - PEMIMPIN is also part of the Global School Leaders (GSL) network with partners in India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Kenya, working to strengthen leadership across schools in the Global South.
- For more information about GSL, please visit globalschoolleaders.org.
About Partnerships
- Partnerships at PEMIMPIN play a crucial role in building strong relationships with key stakeholders - within and beyond the education ecosystem.
- Through strategic collaborations, we create opportunities to enhance educational initiatives, expand our impact, and drive meaningful change in schools across Malaysia.
- Our approach focuses on stakeholder engagement, research driven partnership development, and continuous relationship building.
- By fostering collaborations through meetings, events, and joint initiatives, we ensure sustainable and impactful engagement.
- We track partnership outcomes and leverage data insights to refine strategies, ensuring alignment with our mission to support school leaders across Malaysia.
Role : Associate
Start Date : April 2025
Employment Type : Full time, Fixed Term Contract ending December 2025 (renewable)
Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About the Role
- The position is full-time and requires working in our Kuala Lumpur office at least three days per week.
- As an Associate, you will be part of the Partnerships team, responsible for supporting the coordination of stakeholder engagement efforts to strengthen collaborations with education institutions, funders, policymakers, and other key partners.
- The individual must at all times ensure effective coordination of partnership initiatives, maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, and support the development of strategic collaborations.
- This role involves conducting research to identify opportunities, managing relevant documentation to enhance engagement efforts, and tracking and analysing partnership outcomes.
- The Associate reports to the Director of Partnerships.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
A) Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
Work with the Director of Partnerships and Executive Director to:
- Organise and schedule partnership meetings with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, funders, and policymakers.
- Take detailed meeting notes, track action points, and follow up on next steps to ensure proper documentation and communication of partnership progress.
- Handle administrative processes related to partnerships, such as presentation and
documentation preparations to support successful discussion. - Maintain a database of stakeholders and work with Pillar and Operations teams identify future opportunities for continuous relationship building.
- Support the planning and execution of stakeholder engagement activities such as networking sessions, collaborative projects, and knowledge-sharing forums.
- Assist in developing stakeholder engagement strategies via documentation and material preparation to strengthen relationships and foster long-term collaboration.
- Coordinate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on partnership objectives and deliverables.
- Execute any assigned tasks by the Director of Partnerships and the Executive Director.
B) Partnership Identification and Development
Work with the Director of Partnerships and Executive Director to:
- Conduct research on the education landscape in Malaysia to identify gaps, trends, and potential partnership opportunities.
- Support the development of concept notes and proposals that align with the organisation’s mission and objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to refine partnership strategies based on research insights.
- Explore funding and grant opportunities by researching potential donors, grants and funds, and support the preparation of relevant applications.
- Analyse, visualise and summarise partnership impact and effectiveness through data tracking and reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Execute any assigned tasks by the Director of Partnerships and the Executive Director.
C) PEMIMPIN Alumni Management
Work with the Director of Partnerships and Executive Director to:
- Identify and coordinate partnership opportunities that enhance alumni engagement and professional development.
- Organise events, networking sessions, and collaborative initiatives to connect alumni, industry players, and academic stakeholders.
- Support communication efforts to keep alumni informed and engaged with opportunities.
- Build, maintain and share insights from an up-to-date alumni database, track engagement levels, and analyse trends to improve alumni related activities.
- Facilitate mentorship and peer learning opportunities by connecting alumni with current program participants and relevant stakeholders.
- Assist the development of initiatives to recognise and celebrate alumni achievements to strengthen their connection with PEMIMPIN and inspire continued involvement.
- Execute any assigned tasks by the Director of Partnership and the Executive Director.
Requirements
Required Competencies
- Passion for PEMIMPIN’s mission and the movement, with a desire to operate within
PEMIMPIN’s vision and values. - Ability to communicate ideas effectively and critically, both verbally and in writing, especially in Bahasa Melayu and English.
- Ability to be diplomatic and build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders for effective coordination and engagement.
- Organised and detail-oriented in managing information, partnerships, scheduling meetings, tracking action points, and following up.
- Strong research/analytical skills to identify education trends, gaps and opportunities.
- Adaptability and collaborate effectively in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace platforms.
Who should consider this role
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in
partnership management, stakeholder engagement, or related fields. - Proven experience in stakeholder and/or community engagement, organising events, programmes or activities, including from co-curricular, volunteer or student-led initiatives.
- Prior experience as an educator, tutor, mentor or facilitator is highly desirable.
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, and education institutions.
- Experience in non-profit organisations or social sectors is an added advantage.
Job Category
Qualification
Vacancy type
Working Arrangements
Hybrid (Office-WFH)
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Website
https://pemimpingsl.org/
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