The Institute is looking to fill the position of Director of Communications (DOC)
The duties of the DOC are:
1. To manage the Institute’s Publicity, Publishing & Podcast Unit. This unit is responsible for
making the Institute’s products and activities known to the world in as effective ways as
possible through various media channels. These include its many publications, its activities,
and the participation of its staff in events outside the Institute. The podcast medium is
something the Institute is in the process of building up, as a channel that can stimulate
public discussions on issues that concern Penang and Malaysia.
2. To contribute to institutional strategies for effective use of the Institute’s resources and
other assets such as its large network in Penang, Malaysia and beyond.
3. To develop a system for the Institute to diversify and increase its sources of income and
financial support.
4. To develop processes to enhance internal communication between the various units of the
Institute.
5. The DOC works toghand in hand with the Institute’s Director of Research (D)R) and Director
of Operations (DOO), all three reporting to the Executive Director, for the purpose of
enhancing the Institute’s long-term positive socio-political, socio-economic and
environmental impact.
Please send in your application to application@penanginstitute.org. Kindly attach your Cover Letter and CV. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.