Liaison Officer (Malaysia)

The Liaison Officer (LO) will be engaged for a short-term research project and will serve as the primary communication bridge between the organization and schools, local stakeholders, and project partners. This role requires high mobility within Malaysia, particularly in Selangor and Pahang, to support school visits and field coordination.

Project Details

• Project Type: Education research project
• Duration: January – March (exact dates to be confirmed)
• Engagement: Project-based freelance contract
• Work Location: On-ground fieldwork with frequent travel to schools
• Availability: Candidates must be able to start immediately
• Compensation: Paid role; rate to be discussed during interview

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies (e.g. MoE, JPN), partners, vendors, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation professionally in meetings, consultations, field visits, and events.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, site visits, and communications, ensuring timely and accurate information flow to internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships, support partner outreach, and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements; maintain accurate stakeholder records and documentation.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for stakeholder-related activities, flagging risks or issues early.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Malaysian citizen (required for local engagement and regulatory coordination).
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in liaison, stakeholder engagement, external relations, or coordination is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional, diplomatic, and culturally aware.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard communication tools.
• Proactive, reliable, adaptable, and respectful of confidentiality.

📩 Ready to apply? Send your CV & Portfolio to career@solveeducation.org