Senior Executive, Cross Border Rules (Permanent)

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd 4.4 27 reviews · View all jobs

To perform the tasks required in research and analysis, and in managing programmes and activities in the following areas:

1. Review, research and analysis

• Conducting review, research and analysis relating to cross border digital trade / e-commerce matters including those being discussed and explored at global and regional level and under free trade agreements and other international collaborations.
• Organising, analysing and synthesising information gathered for identification of trends, best practices and benchmarking.
• Developing detailed report with findings and recommendations.
• Preparing and developing findings into presentations to MDEC internal and external stakeholders.

2. Thought leadership and regional presence

• Identifying and prioritising opportunities for MDEC to establish thought leadership position in digital trade / e-commerce at regional and global forums.
• Planning, organising and managing regional symposium, workshops, seminars, conference relating to digital trade / e-commerce.
• Coordinating, monitoring and reporting on project execution in a timely manner, including timely reporting and escalation of issues.
• Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Conducting research and analyse data to facilitate discussions and reporting.

3. Stakeholders outreach, engagement and collaboration

• Engaging and obtaining buy in from stakeholders from both public and private sectors.
• Planning, organising and conducting syndication, awareness session and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Conducting research and analyse data to facilitate discussions and reporting.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationship with relevant stakeholders.

4. Domain expertise and trade negotiations

• Reviewing and analysing relevant free trade agreements and cross border collaborations relevant and relating to digital trade / e-commerce.
• Benchmarking and making comparisons.
• Reviewing and analysing Malaysia’s position including relevant laws and regulations.
• Formulating proposed position for Malaysia.
• Drafting input and preparing reports.

5. Other

• Performing other tasks as may be assigned by Senior Manager, Cross Border Rules, Digital Trade Ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Degree in law, economics, international relations, journalism, English language, statistics, ICT or other relevant fields.
• Between 1 to 3 years’ experience in a direct or related field.
• Knowledge and exposure relating to digital trade / e-commerce and working experience in public policy analysis, economic analysis, legal or international trade, industry development, stakeholder engagements, consulting, would be considered an advantage.

Competency Required

Soft Skills

• Time management.
• Report writing.
• Good communications.
• Team player.
• Able to multitask, prioritise and work under pressure.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of digital trade / e-commerce industry dynamics, including related business issues and technology parameters, gap identification and articulation of resolutions to problems and issues based on facts and trends.
• Problem solving.
• Research.
• Presentation.

Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

We are MDEC, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. Our role is to build a vibrant digital economy and ensure that Malaysia plays a leading part in the global digital revolution. We are passionate about digital technology and its potential to transform the future of our nation and the world.

Through attracting technology investment, supporting local technology champions and helping Malaysian organisations and talent to embrace digital, we are fuelling a sustainable digital ecosystem that will drive the nation’s digital economy forward.

MDEC. Connecting businesses and people to their digital future.