Senior Programme Executive
full-timeAbout
Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman (YTAR) is a non-government organisation that was established in 1966 as a fund from the cumulative contributions of Malaysian leaders who were passionate about helping students from less fortunate backgrounds. In the present, YTAR focuses on developing and empowering high-need, high-potential Malaysians. They are looking for champions to join their team and their movement who are invested in their vision, mission, and core values (Compassion, Leadership, Honour and Unity). These are important parts of their culture that ensure our long-term, sustainable success and help them realise their vision of serving the nation and continuing Tunku Abdul Rahman’s legacy. YTAR is seeking a mission-driven Executive / Senior Executive who is proactive, creative and able to immediately support the design and execution of YTAR’s programmes. The Senior Programme Executive will be required to support all aspects of YTAR’s programmes, including selection as well as impact reporting for both programmes. The Senior Programme Executive will report to the Programme Manager. YTAR’s primary programmes comprise the leadership programme for undergraduate scholarships under the Tunku Abdul Rahman scholarship (BTAR) as well as the Closing The Gap (CTG) university access programme for upper secondary school students.
Responsibilities
Programme and Scholarships:● Lead the planning, design and delivery of training workshops for CTG and BTAR Scholarshipprogrammes independently (with guidance from Programme Manager)● Lead logistics for all programmatic events and workshops● Identify and oversee development opportunities for students (eg: skills training, university andscholarship opportunities, identifying internship collaborations)● Support and guide BTAR/CTG Scholars on a 1-to-1 basis with internship, university andscholarship applications● Support data collection, measurement and analysis for programmatic impact reporting● Support selection activities for BTAR Scholarship and CTG ProgrammeCommunity Management:● Manage and build relationships with stakeholders from the private and public sector● Manage and execute communication strategies with BTAR/CTG students, Mentors andbroader YTAR Community, including alumni of our programmes● Maintain and update database of YTAR Community
Requirements
Skills and CompetenciesCommitment to our organizational values● Deep commitment to and belief in Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman’s vision and values● Humility, compassion, and aptitude for learning● Strong ownership and independence of work● High standards of excellence● Problem solving skillsSkills & Experience● Senior Executive: At least 2 years of working experience in teaching, learning or training as wellas programme planning and execution, particularly in education or youth development fields.● Prior experience in designing leadership or enrichment programmes.● Prior experience in online education or programme execution.● Prior experience working with high-need students.● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high proficiency in Bahasa Malaysiaand EnglishOther Requirements:● Desirable: Prior experience working with youth, universities and/or NGOs● Skill with software and applications used in online teaching and learning.● Willingness to travel within Malaysia (in line with government travel regulations)● Willingness to work on weekends and nights when required (replacement leave provided)