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Careers with Malaysian CARE


Do you have a calling to a vocation in social work and being good news to the poor?

Malaysian Care is looking for committed Malaysian Christians with a passion and desire to serve the poor and marginalised in Malaysia.


* All positions are for Malaysian citizen only.


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Communications
Church Relations – Leader  

 
LocationKuala Lumpur
Job TitleLeader, Communications (E2)
Reporting ToAssistant Director
Department/UnitCommunications
Required Skills and Experience
  • Must be detailed oriented and organised
  • Data entry skills
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Strong sense of accountability and commitment
  • Ability to interact professionally with pastors/church leaders
  • Possesses good verbal and written English and Chinese Languages
  • Valid driving license and/or ability to travel alone
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the poor and needy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Positive attitude and team player
  • Keen desire to learn and has initiative in personal development through self-learning
  • Willingness to work weekends is a must
Educational Requirements
  • Minimum Degree in related field with some relevant working experience
  • Obtained or pursuing biblical studies will be an asset
Closing DateUntil position is filled.

 

The Communications Department encompasses a wide range of responsibilities to guide internal and external communications efforts of Malaysian CARE. Essentially, the Department works to promote CARE in the eyes of the public and its stakeholders. To this end, the Communications Department supports, develops and implements materials, projects and events that effectively communicates the mission and objectives of Malaysian CARE.

The Church Relations Leader will become an active team member with a primary role of communicating Malaysian CARE’s vision with clarity and purpose to churches towards establishing long-term partnerships. He or she should not only be good at the job but finds it enjoyable to interact with pastors, church leaders and members.

Policy, Advocacy and Research



Location Kuala Lumpur
Job Title Leader/Coordinator
Reporting To Director/Head of Department
Department/Unit Policy, Advocacy and Research
Required Skills and Experience
  • Strong policy development and research skills to develop policy positions in relation to the Organisation’s client/community groups, poverty and social issues based on sound evidence
  • The ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate advocacy strategies and advocacy campaign initiatives towards awareness and positive outcomes/change in relation to the Organisation’s client/community groups
  • Analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative)
  • The ability to develop training material and training packages for staff,
    client/community core groups and church/organization partners in
    advocacy and campaign efforts
  • Cultural awareness and ability to build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders, client/community groups, government, policy makers, church partners, as well as other relevant networks
  • Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of diverse tasks and responsibilities
  • Competent in verbal and written communications, in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to communicate effectively to a range of diverse audiences
  • Strong sense of accountability and commitment
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the poor and needy.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Positive attitude and command team working spirit.
  • Possesses a learning posture.
  • A pioneering spirit to explore and develop new area of work.
  • A heart for justice and advocacy for the underprivileged.
Educational Requirements
  • Minimum tertiary education, Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields
Closing Date Until position is filled.

 

The Policy, Advocacy and Research Department (PAR) focuses on the causes of poverty and injustice, and formulates strategies towards biblical justice. The main strategies include empowering the people who are affected by injustice, empowering churches and the general public to partner and advocate alongside, and strategizing towards affecting change at the national and regional levels through addressing long-standing systemic and structural causes and issues relating to poverty and injustice. PAR works together with the Community Development, Service Development and Communications departments through its relevant research and joint advocacy initiatives.

The candidate should be passionate and committed towards policy development and research analysis, together with advocacy strategies and initiatives, in the overall effort to bring about positive change and biblical justice for the underprivileged.

Community Development

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Location Kuala Lumpur
Job Title Residential Staff (E3)
Reporting To Leader/Coordinator
Department/Unit Community Development – Rumah Kepercayaan
Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience in residential care or social services is an added advantage, but on the job training will be provided.
  • Will be required to do field work on client matters.
  • Possesses driving licence (preferably, licence for manual transmission cars).
  • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin or Tamil is a plus.
  • Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with patience and cultural sensitive.
  • Ability to write reports.
  • Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
  • To be able to work in shifts, as per the staff schedule.
  • Ability to supervise clients in ensuring the daily operation of Rumah Kepercayaan.
  • To perform admission and discharge of residents.
  • To be able to maintain the upkeep of Rumah Kepercayaan.
  • To maintain upkeep and storage of the documentation and operational needs of Rumah Kepercayaan.
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the poor and needy.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Positive attitude and command team working spirit.
  • Possesses a teachable spirit and humility to learn.
Educational Requirements Minimum secondary education, equivalent to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) qualification.
Closing Date Until position is filled.

 


 

Location Klang & Raub
Job Title Leader (E2)
Reporting To Coordinator
Department/Unit Pusat Care Klang / Community Development
Required Skills and Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years working experience in planning and managing community projects.
  • Experience in community works, mental health or social services is an added advantage.
  • Ability to plan and manage works/projects.
  • To be able to work on flexible working arrangements, as per the staff schedule.
  • Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with patience and cultural sensitive.
  • Ability to write reports and handle timeline projects.
  • Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
  • Possesses conflict management skills.
  • Maintaining high integrity in service is a prerequisite.
  • Possesses driving licence (preferably, licence for manual transmission cars).
  • High proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin or Tamil is a plus.
  • At least a basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and MS Excel, internet and email.
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the poor and needy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Committed, responsible, and a team player.
  • Possesses a teachable spirit and humility to constantly enhance personal development through self-learning initiatives.
Educational Requirements Minimum tertiary qualification in any field
Closing Date Until position is filled.

 


 

Location Klang & Raub
Job Title Community Staff (E3/E4)
Reporting To Leader
Department/Unit Pusat Care Klang / Community Development
Required Skills and Experience
  • No working experience in planning and managing community projects is required, as on the job training will be provided.
  • To be able to work on flexible working arrangements, as per the staff schedule.
  • Possesses driving licence (preferably, licence for manual transmission cars).
  • English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency in terms of speaking and writing is a prerequisite. Mandarin or Tamil is a plus.
  • Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with patience and cultural sensitive.
  • Ability to write reports and handle projects.
  • Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
  • Possesses good conflict resolution skills.
  • Maintaining high integrity in service is a prerequisite.
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the poor and needy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Maintaining high commitment and be responsible at all times.
  • Desire to learn with a teachable spirit and constantly enhance personal development through self-learning initiatives.
Educational Requirements Minimum secondary education, equivalent to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) qualification.
Closing Date Until position is filled.

 

The Community Development (CD) Department initiates and implements community-based projects with identified poor communities in partnership with local churches to address the wholistic needs in the four key areas, namely: 1) economic empowerment, 2) social empowerment, 3) child empowerment, and 4) spiritual empowerment. The Community Department also works closely with the Service Department to develop resource materials in one or more of these four key areas. Imperatively, The Community Development Department provides technical and/or managerial training for project beneficiaries to ensure viability and sustainability of projects, and, sources for material and human resources necessary for the successful implementation of projects.
Leader for CD-PC acts as a representative of Malaysian CARE with churches partnership via creating awareness or training programmes on development issues. The candidate is also required to liaise and network with grassroots level field workers, external resource persons, community & religious leaders, Government Organization and NGOs for successful implementation of service activities.

PC KK – Staff

 

Location Kota Kinabalu
Job Title Community Staff
Reporting To Leader
Department/Unit Community Development
Pusat Care Kota Kinabalu – PC KK
Required Skills and Experience
  • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Possess a driving licence and able to drive.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to engage to people from a wide range background and engage to target group.
  • Ability to carry out work to completion independently and a team player
  • Experience in community development in both urban and rural setting
  • Field work and willing to travelling
  • Willing and able to stay in the villages
Personal Criteria:
  • Male
  • Indigenous
  • Christian
  • Minimum 3 years working experiences in social work or community work.
  • Possess driving licence and own transportation.
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the
    poor and needy
  • Have strong communication and
    interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership and ability to strategize
  • Demonstrate passion working in community development
  • Teachable and take initiative in personal development through self-learning.
  • Team player
  • Ability to work independently.
Educational Requirements While preferable graduates but more favourable those acquired Diploma / Certificate in community development work.
Closing Date Until position is filled.

 


 

Location Kota Marudu
Job Title Community Staff
Reporting To Leader
Department/Unit Community Development
Pusat Care Kota Marudu – PC KK
Required Skills and Experience
  • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Possess a driving licence and able to drive.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to engage to people from a wide range background and engage to target group.
  • Ability to carry out work to completion independently and a team player
  • Experience in community development in both urban and rural setting
  • Field work and willing to travelling
  • Willing and able to stay in the villages
  • Have Early Childhood Education background
Personal Criteria:
  • Female
  • Indigenous
  • Christian
  • Minimum 2 or 3 years working experiences in social work or community work.
  • Possess driving licence and own transportation.
Desired Qualities and Attributes
  • A sense of calling to work with the
    poor and needy
  • Have strong communication and
    interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership and ability to strategize
  • Demonstrate passion working in community development
  • Teachable and take initiative in personal development through self-learning
  • Team player
  • Ability to work independently.
Educational Requirements While preferable graduates but more favourable those acquired Diploma / Certificate in community development work or Early Childhood Education.
Closing Date Until position is filled.