Student Leadership Project Lead

Role : Student Leadership Project Lead

Start Date : Immediate

Employment Type: Full-Time, 1 Year Contract (Renewable)

Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Our vision is for all children in Malaysia to be empowered to be leaders of their own learning, their future and future of Malaysia. TFM defines student leadership in four competencies that align with the Malaysian Education Blueprint, which are: Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Communication, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship. 

As the student leadership team, we will focus on empowering Student Leadership and Student Voice in and outside of the classroom, and enabling students to drive locally-led community solutions through research and development of localised Student Leadership Development Framework and tools, training teachers and students in leadership development competencies, and support students to run community change initiatives.

MISSION FOR THE ROLE

The Student Leadership Project Lead is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of our flagship student leadership projects, developing systems to measure the impact of these projects, and supporting the development of TFM’s student leadership strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:-

Plan, manage, and execute Student Leadership projects 

• Plan and design sustainable Student Leadership projects by developing detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines to help the team achieve strategic goals and student vision
• Effectively project-manage, organise, and implement projects from end to end, across all aspects – including but not limited to budget, logistics, communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other team members to carry out student recruitment, student training, student alumni engagement and mentors and volunteers management relevant to the project
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders such as TFM’s partners, Fellows, students, schools, and teachers
• Proactively identify and assess project risks and issues, and implement contingency plans.
•  Conduct and oversee the collection, analysis, and management of data and outcomes related to Student Leadership projects, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision-making
• Produce impact reports for the Student Leadership projects 
• Support other members within the team to successfully carry out their programmes and events
• Supervise and manage Interns, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development and contributions to the project (if applicable)

Innovate and adapt Student Leadership modules to students’ needs

• Collaborate with other team members to update and improve current Student Leadership modules based on diverse students’ needs 
• Support onboarding and training of students with leadership modules 
• Support the measure of impact of the leadership modules 

Elevate student voice in the hearts and minds of the public:

• Create opportunities and platforms for student voice to be heard within and outside the organisation
• Update student database using survey methods to track students progress and achievements 
• Collaborate with other team members to keep student alumni engaged in Teach For Malaysia’s mission and leadership movement 
• Work collaboratively across functions to support the implementation of student leadership initiatives or workshops 

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Growth in Student Leadership competencies (SCoRE - Social Emotional, Communication, Resilience, Entrepreneurship) – Increase the percentage of students who develop leadership competencies at the end of project delivery
• Growth in students’ confidence in applying leadership competencies – Increase the percentage of students who are confident in applying leadership competencies learned
• Foster sustainable impact – Increase the number of quality student projects that are sustained through the end of project cycle 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Role-Specific Competencies

• Excellent project management skills (Organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail)
• Basic knowledge of programme design
• Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, teachers, students and volunteers
• Clear and confident communicator

Years of experience & qualification

• Associate - Fresh graduates with strong leadership experience will be considered
• Senior Associate - At least 2 years working experience with students and projects (E.g. Led or participated on a camp committee, run workshops, or events) preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Leadership Experience & Team Adaptability

• Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, achievement-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders
• Able to think strategically, critically, innovatively, and in a resourceful manner

Language & Technical Proficiency

• Strong written and verbal skills and excellent proficiency in English and basic proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Willing and able to readily adopt and utilise any TFM database or technological platform / application (i.e. Google Suites, Confluence, Airtable, Zoom etc.)