VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran is seeking suitable candidates for the following position:

 

ASSISTANT COMMUNICATION OFFICER

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Perform duties that is related with translation and simultaneous interpretation (English to Persian and vice versa).

 

• Coordinate initiatives/meetings with Ministries, local authorities and other relevant parties.

 

• Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies.

 

• Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct seminars, etc; prepare presentations on assigned topics/activities.

 

• Provide assistance to activities related to the administrative works of the Embassy.

 

• Research, analyse and present information related to the Embassy’s interest from diverse sources.

 

• Prepare content for social media postings.

 

• Perform other duties as required.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

 

• A minimum requirement of a university degree in Language (English or Persian), translation, International Relations, communication, journalism, public administration or related field.

 

• Experience in providing simultaneous translation is highly desirable.

 

• Experience in the technical aspects of multimedia presentation is desirable.

 

• Experience in drafting and writing reports, news and feature stories for portals.

 

• Fluency in English and Persian language is required. Knowledge of another language is an advantage.

 

• Experience in International Relations and politics is desirable.

 

• Age below 40 years old.

 

Application Procedures:

• Please submit your application in English which should include a formal Cover letter, full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with recent passport sized photo (colour) and copies of certified relevant certificates / testimonials to the following address:

Head of Chancery, Embassy of Malaysia, No.25, 2^nd Alley, North Zarafshan St, Eyvanak Blvd, Shahrak Qods, Tehran.

Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for Assistant Communication Officer”

• Alternatively, you may also submit the application via email to mwtehran@kln.gov.my

 

Closing date: 28 April 2022

 

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Embassy for the interview session. Candidates who did not receive any type of communication one month after the closing date would be considered unsuccessful in their application.