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Join Us!

Are you looking for the opportunity:

to empower lives;
to reimagine education - a school for all, a space for creativity;
to be part of a solution to create education equality in Malaysia;
to bring hope and impact to the community through your day-to-day work;
to grow through wide professional development, collaboration, networking and partnerships; and
to experience a life-changing journey,

If you are, we welcome you to join our community of diverse and passionate young adults who believe in making a difference in our society!

We offer competitive benefits (Medical, Education support, Dental) and an environment that is truly welcoming and opportunities for you to grow, learn and contribute.

Contact hr@dignityforchildren.org / 03-4044 1397

Volunteer & Event Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Setting up of a volunteer database system and ensure its periodically up to date
Engage and recruit potential volunteers that may be of a good fit to assist in the organization’s initiatives and its programs
Communicate frequently with volunteers and ensure volunteers are satisfied by creating a healthy working environment – this includes tracking, evaluating and providing constructive feedback as needed of volunteers’ work and progress at the organization
Collaborate and liaise closely with senior management and various department leaders to identify departmental needs and assign volunteer tasks as needed to ensure programs are adequately supported
Liaise with external representatives and build network with potential volunteers, organizations and university partnerships
Provide support in the implementation and facilitation of events, workshops, programs and activities held by the organization
Planning, coordinating and organising of events for both internal and external purposes. Coordination will include acquiring the resources needed for the event, bringing in volunteer and external help when needed and preparing the space needed
When required, to organise tours for visitors to Dignity and to introduce the work being done

Requirements:

1-2 years of experience in volunteering and in sourcing and recruiting would be an added advantage
Good knowledge in different recruiting methods
Some knowledge in Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing
Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
Great interpersonal and communication skills

Apply

sew X dignity Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Prototype samples and produce new products and gift sets based on brief by the company and highlighted festive season
Iterate and improve existing products based on feedback and salability
Coordinate printing of new fabrics and working with vendor to look at production consistency
Purchase materials (cloth, haberdashery, and packaging solutions) for products and gift sets and source where required
Oversee the tailoring team and ensuring their wellbeing
Process incoming orders and coordinate the work flow of both full time and part time tailors to facilitate smooth and effective production
Track projects and orders to ensure work is completed by the timeline set

Requirements:

A degree/diploma in fashion/design or a related field is preferred but not required.
Some experience in designing or making products in an informal or formal capacity. Photographs or portfolio is required to demonstrate this.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Can speak in English and Malay
Computer Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Apply

sew X dignity Admin & Finance Executive

Key Responsibilities:

Prototype samples and produce new products and gift sets based on brief by the company and highlighted festive season
Iterate and improve existing products based on feedback and salability
Coordinate printing of new fabrics and working with vendor to look at production consistency
Purchase materials (cloth, haberdashery, and packaging solutions) for products and gift sets and source where required
Oversee the tailoring team and ensuring their wellbeing
Process incoming orders and coordinate the work flow of both full time and part time tailors to facilitate smooth and effective production
Track projects and orders to ensure work is completed by the timeline set

Requirements:

Close monthly financial and performance reports
Manage petty cash and receipts
Issue quotes, delivery orders, invoice, receipts and collecting payment
Keep track of inventory based on minimum levels of products, and advising Production Manager when to stock up
Assist Production Manager as needed and taking on new administrative jobs as required

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

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Grant & Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and manage all grants, proposals and projects
Develop proposals based on the needs of the Foundation
Ensure compliance with donor regulations and requirements; including reporting protocols, various donor reporting templates, donor approval policies and procedures, and award close-out procedures
Identifies and manages gifts-in-kind donations to support our education programs (food, medications, stationeries, etc.)

Requirements:

Goal-oriented with the ability to make strong impact on people and motivate others to achieve their goals
Creative solution mindset
Analyse and compile information and prepare written and oral reports
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

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Clinical Psychologist

If you’re that unusual someone who listens deeply before you speak, sees what’s not spoken, knows you’re as fallible as the next person, and will put your heart into helping broken, confused and rejected humanity, apply to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues
Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders
Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes for the student (client)
Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment
Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions
Documents therapy sessions in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality

Requirements:

Must have Masters degree in Counselling/Clinical Psychology or related field
At least 2 years work experience
Possesses relevant license
Enjoys working with children & youths ages 6-18 years
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents, staff and community members in a professional manner
Creative, resourceful, self motivated & results oriented
Good interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills

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Family Therapist

Key Responsibilities:

Scheduling & providing individual and family therapy sessions to students of Dignity & their families.
Administrative tasks of sessions - intake forms, progress notes, etc.
Providing additional support (liaising with the Welfare Team, Teachers, etc.) in compliance to Dignity's SOP

Requirements:

Ability to observe how people interact within units
Ability to treat psychological disorders within a family context
Empathic skills in guiding clients through trauma and transitional crises such as death/leaving home country
Highlight problematic relational or behavioural patterns
Passionate in working with underprivileged students & their families
Work in an inter-disciplinary team that consist of Welfare personnel, Socioemtional team and the Lead
Strong accountability in case management and reporting processes
Posses a license in counselling/clinical psychology in Malaysia
At least 1-2 years of experience in similar field
Trained in Family Therapy

Job Type: Full-Time

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Graphic Designer

Dignity is searching for a graphic designer to join our Creative team! Part time, freelance, volunteer positions available. You will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, you must be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas and executing it through designs, and show amazing attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Design web pages, brochures, posters, social media content, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
Completes projects by coordinating with internal and external parties: printer, education department, enterprise team, marketing, etc.
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
Experience as a graphic designer or in related field preferred, but fresh graduates are welcomed to apply too
Proficiency with required publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator
Proficient in English

Job Type: Part-time, Freelance, Volunteer

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Primary Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities in a child-friendly method
Mark students' work and give feedback on students' progress and development
Maintain up-to-date content knowledge (Cambridge syllabus)
Adaptability to learn and use various range of learning resources and materials to guide children's learning
Manage students' behavior and apply appropriate and effective positive behavior management strategies
Participate actively in school activities and programmes
Engage with students' parents and community for better school-home partnership

Requirements:

Possess at least 1 year teaching experience
Enjoy working with children and passionate about education
Energetic and willing to explore new ways of teaching students
Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia (fluency in additional language (s) is a plus)
Able to travel for school camps and extended field trips

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Secondary Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

Be a mentor to youth and participate as a positive role model to build and nurture character in underprivileged youth
Deliver content according to the IGCSE academic rigor and requirement
Manage students' behavior and apply appropriate and effective behavior measures
Prepare and deliver interactive lessons (including online)
Mark students' work and provide feedback for students in both academic and character development
Participate actively in school activities and programme which includes Dignity's events

Requirements:

Possess at least1 Year of working experience in Education or related field
Must have a Bachelor Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Education;
Well-versed with the IGCSE Computer Science/ICT, Business Studies/ Accounting syllabus
Passion to work with youth
Highly driven and motivated
Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia (fluency in additional language (s) is a plus)
Able to travel for school camps and extended field trips

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Education Intern

EDUCATION TRACK

As an Education Intern or Practicum Student, you can expect to be tasked with hands on experiences and responsibilities in an online classroom setting. Be ready to learn and challenge yourself while you apply your skills from your university classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-teach online classes as required*
Assist and participate in online classes preparation
Assist homeroom teachers in online classroom management
Administrative tasks including grading and marking of students' works
Attend weekly departmental meetings, as well as trainings and conferences as required

*Practicum Students or Interns are given the opportunities to co-teach classes as per university requirements

Requirements:

Minimum commitment of three (3) months or more
Currently pursuing a Degree or Diploma in Education
Good command in both written & spoken English with good presentation skills
Computer proficient namely Google Suite & Classrooms, Microsoft Office & Zoom
Proactive, organised, detail-oriented with strong verbal and interpersonal skills
Love children and has strong passion in coaching and developing children from diverse groups of background

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Volunteers

We welcome interns as well as short-term and long-term volunteers, either in the Education departments, Administrative departments or our Transformational Enterprises.

Minimum duration for individuals interested in volunteering is 1 full week.
Volunteer positions are available for individuals from overseas.

Volunteer teams from schools and companies require special coordination.

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Partnerships

If you have any specific ideas or project collaborations, please get in touch with us via dignity@dignityforchildren.org.

Please note your name and project proposal title in the email headline.