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Multifunctional Special Officer , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are looking for a multifunctional special Officer for the Malaysia Blue Ocean Strategy Institutes in Southeast Asia. This position requires relocation to Malaysia and a commitment to staying within the region for a minimum of 3-5 years. This position provides the opportunity to observe and assist clients at the highest level in the arena of international business and international politics. This position is predominantly focused on academic writing, thus successful candidates should enjoy writing and have substantial writing experience. The Institute is both an academic institute and a think tank/advisory firm with clients in both public and private sectors. The Institute’s mission is to help its clients achieve their future goals and missions by emphasizing creativity and innovation. Successful candidates will join a team of professionals from top-tier schools from around the world and a network of Blue Ocean Strategy practitioners.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and provide speech-writing and ghost writing for politicians and other clients
- Develop strategic communications and provide support to high-ranking politicians within various Ministries
- Assist in writing journal articles and book chapters
- Develop and write case studies/papers in the areas of public policy and business
- Monitor and analyze political, economic, and social developments of different countries
- Develop and manage research projects in various sectors/disciplines
- Join and actively participate in internal and external meetings

Job Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Psychology or Sociology from a prestigious University; Masters preferred
- Several years of work experience in related field and exposure to Asia (Assistant Level: 1-2 years/Associate Level: 3-5 years/Mid-career: 7-9 years/Senior Level: 10+ years with minimum 3 years of BOS Institute related experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Native English speaker preferred
- Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and express them effectively in succinct writing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through with a high level of accuracy
- High level of creativity and commitment
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to quickly adjust to different cultures and share responsibilities and rewards within a team
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Keen interest in political, economic, and social issues
- Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, results-driven
- Strong analytical and critical decision-making skills

To apply, please submit a cover letter, most updated resume to hr@mbosi.net. The writing samples can be of any length and topic as long as it best showcases your writing skills. Please contact our HR Department athr@mbosi.net for any inquiries.