Director, Learning Design and Development - SEACEN - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Position Title: Director, Learning Design and Development
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years)
Basic Salary: Negotiable in the range of RM15,000 – RM24,100 for monthly salary


The SEACEN Centre seeks a suitable candidate for the position of Director, Learning Design and Development (Director, LDD).
Responsibilities:
Pursuant to the guidance and instruction given by the Executive Director, the successful candidate is expected to lead and direct the implementation of SEACEN learning programmes, devise strategies to enhance learning quality, and formulate future learning programmes to fulfill the approved vision, mission and strategic direction of The SEACEN Centre. Oversee and supervise the formulation and implementation of SEACEN learning budget, assist the Executive Director on strategy to enhance effectiveness of learning functions.

Visioning:
Perceptive and alert to changes in the global economic and financial environment and potential economic and financial sector problems/issues faced by central banks in the region so as to promote thought leadership, build regional views and recommend appropriate and timely strategies and actions. Assist the Executive Director to drive the transformation of SEACEN to achieve world-class regional learning hub.

Consultancy:
Consult the Executive Director on matters pertaining to learning and development needs of member central banks, continuous improvements on SEACEN core enabling processes and other processes to enhance quality of learning.

Network and Alliances:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate is expected to

• Develop close ties with directors of training and other relevant departments of member central banks to leverage on member banks’ resources and feedbacks to support learning.
• Strengthen alliances with strategic partners and learning providers to:
  (i) enhance learning quality in the most cost-effective way, and
  (ii) promote SEACEN as the regional learning hub.
• Leverage on subject matter expertise of SEACEN Research Department to enhance quality in course design, learning materials and speakers.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited university with concentration on economics, finance, or human resource management. A PhD with sufficient research experience is preferable. Exposure to central banking and operational knowledge and familiarity of core central banking functions, namely monetary stability, financial stability and management of payment and settlement systems is a prerequisite. Working experience at senior management level with minimum of 10 years in central bank learning and research, and in supervision of the administration of a national, regional or international training and research institution are prerequisites. Experience at formulating, implementing and evaluating learning programmes for senior executives and professionals in the central bank environment is preferred. Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English as well as presentation skills is essential.

For expatriate, the position provides a competitive tax-free remuneration package and other benefits including allowances for house rental and children’s education in public schools or international schools in Malaysia.

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a cover letter accompanied with a resume detailing educational qualifications, career history and experience, current and expected remuneration together with a recent passport-size photograph to career@seacen.org by 31st October 2012, addressed to:

Mr. Brian Nunis
Deputy Director
The SEACEN Centre
Level 5, Sasana Kijang
Bank Negara Malaysia
2 Jalan Dato’ Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Email: brian@seacen.org
Telephone no: +603 9195 1850
Fax no: +603 9195 1802

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.