Qualifications
- Malaysian citizenship only.
- Educational background : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, International Business, or related disciplines, or an equivalent professional qualification recognized by the Government (MQA).
- Experience :
Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in investment promotion, business development, economic planning, or a related field.
Experience in foreign direct investment (FDI), trade facilitation, and stakeholder engagement highly preferred.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement :Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Malay and English.
Proficiency in additional languages a great advantage.Strong networking and relationship‑building skills to develop connections inside and outside company stakeholders.Excellent presentation and organizational skills to communicate investment opportunities and policies.In‑depth understanding of Malaysia’s investment policies, incentives, regulatory frameworks.Ability to develop and implement investment promotion strategies, including investor targeting, outreach programs, and industry research.Strong ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to discussions beyond specific remit.Strong ability to analyze market trends, industry developments, global investment patterns.Experience in preparing investment reports, policy recommendations, business proposals.Ability to conduct economic impact assessments and competitor benchmarking.Experience in event management, client relations, or public relations is a plus.Result‑oriented self‑starter proactive, well‑organized, works autonomously with minimal supervision.Ability to multi‑task while maintaining high accuracy, consistency, timely responses.Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.Ability to handle confidential issues sensitively.Commitment to ethical standards and integrity.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital collaboration tools.Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.Ability to adapt to fast‑paced and dynamic business environments.Responsible to the Chairman, Board of Directors, Shareholders and Stakeholders for the following matters :
Responsibilities
Coordinate research and analysis of FDI and DDI to identify trends, opportunities, challenges in local and global investment landscapes.Collect, analyze, and compile up‑to‑date information on industrial, technological, and R&D developments affecting Melaka’s investment competitiveness.Establish partnerships with government agencies, research firms, academic institutions, and industry organizations.Prepare periodic reports on Melaka’s investment performance.Assess economic impact of investments covering job creation, technology transfer, support industry expansion.Support planning / execution of corporate communication strategies.Manage collection / dissemination of investment‑related information through reports, newsletters, and official IMB publications.Oversee digital platforms, websites, social media to communicate investment updates.Collaborate closely with the Investment Development & Facilitation Division (BPPP) and the Communications Unit.Coordinate media relations and strategic communications for positive coverage.Engage with multinational corporations, local businesses, chambers of commerce, industry associations to gather insights.Assist in organizing meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions.Monitor effectiveness of investment promotion and communication initiatives, including data analysis.Ensure compliance with IMB policies, state regulations, and stakeholder reporting requirements.Perform additional duties as directed by the Director / Head of Division based on IMB needs.Application questions :
What’s your expected monthly basic salary?Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?Which of the following languages are you fluent in?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?How would you rate your English language skills?Are you willing to undergo a pre‑employment background check?Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?How many years’ experience do you have as a Trade and Investment Promotion Officer?#J-18808-Ljbffr