Poland in Malaysia

POSITION: Economic Officer

OPENING DATE: January 17th, 2020

CLOSING DATE: February 3th, 2020

STARTING DATE: March 1st, 2020, negotiable

WORKING HOURS: Full-Time, 09:00-17:00/Monday to Friday. (except for the Polish and Malaysian public holidays / according to Malaysian law on Saturday the Employee will be on stand-by without the right to overtime payment if working).

SALARY: negotiable, dependent on skills and experience

TASKS ON THE POSITION:

Assists in matters related to economic affairs:

1. preparing analysis concerning Malaysia’s economic policy and Brunei Darussalam, in particular in terms of cooperation with Poland;
2. taking part in organizing sectoral exhibition and events promoting Polish business in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam;
3. monitoring institutional and legal solutions concerning economic issues, trade, investments, innovations and labor market;
4. maintaining working contacts with governmental institutions, state, regional and local authorities, political parties, social, economic, cultural and education organizations, think-tanks, media and representatives in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam;
5. acting in favor of Polish interests, promoting Polish companies;
6. participating and organizing bilateral visits and consultations;
7. organizing cultural and public diplomacy events;
8. providing translations of documents and related;
9. preparing content for the Embassy’s website;
10. performing other activities and tasks in accordance with the superiors instructions.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor degree or higher (preferable related to economics/finance/law/politics /administration).
• Good writing and analytical skills. Broad knowledge on socio-economic situation in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Poland; The applicant should have a strong understanding of Malaysian institutions, the Malaysian economy and governmental policies.
• Relevant work experience in a political or economic research and analysis position in either the public or private sector.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• High level of discretion and judgment.

 

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

Fluent English and Malay in reading, writing and speaking. Chinese and/or Polish will be additional advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered.

• Resume

• Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. copies of transcripts, degrees, language certificates etc.)

All the documents submitted should be written in English. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Please send us your documents to kualalumpur.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl

REMARKS:

• Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview. The interview may be preceded by a written test. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Embassy will not answer any questions regarding this job opening and will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.