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Career.

Be Part of Malaysia’s Halal Leadership Story

Halal Development Corporation (HDC) leads the development of Malaysia’s integrated and comprehensive halal ecosystem and infrastructure, positioning the nation as one of the most competitive countries in the global halal industry.

01 / OUR STORY

Who we are

Established on 18 September 2006, HDC serves as the central coordinator that promotes participation and facilitates the growth of industry players across Malaysia’s halal value chain.

As an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), we are the world’s first government-backed halal industry development corporation.

02 / OUR DIRECTION

What drives us

Our vision: Make halal the first choice in business ventures.
Our mission: We provide solutions for businesses to excel in the halal market spaces.
03 / JOIN US

Build your career with HDC

Join us in creating opportunities, investments, trade, employment, and technology transfer within the halal ecosystem.

Ready to contribute to a purpose-driven career? Send your resume to our recruitment team at [email protected] .

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Available Positions

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title EXECUTIVE
Department/Division CCO’s Office & GIE / Commercial Division
Reports to Head of Department
Job Purpose:

  • To support CCO’s Office & GIE / Commercial Division programs by executing program and project activities and engaging with clients namely PMKS, Wakaf and Jom Halal
  • This role ensures that individual projects stay on schedule, within budget, and resource-efficient
  • This role focuses on expanding the client base, maintaining existing relationships, and enhancing the organization’s presence through active participation in promotional activities

 

Key tasks and activities:

  •  Project Coordination: Monitor daily project workflows, track task progress, and maintain project
  • Program Alignment: Track dependencies across multiple projects to ensure they fit the overarching program objectives.
  • Budget Tracking: Assist in managing project budgets, recording expenses, and flagging cost overruns early.
  • Risk Management: Identify operational risks, log issues, and help draft mitigation steps.

 

Requirements (Minimum qualifications and experience):

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Halal related studies (Islamic studies, Food Science & Technology, Halal Management and other relevant courses)
  • 0 to 3 years of experience in project/program management

 

Skills (Technical knowledge and expertise):

  • Excellent knowledge and skills in Halal industry as well as training & development industry
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal
  • Project/program acumen with a creative approach to problem-
  • Ability to be proactive, self-motivated and self-
  • Demonstrate commitment to excellent customer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Social Media Specialist
Department/Division Halal Integrated Platform (HIP)
Reports to Lead, HIP Digital Marketing & Communication
Job Purpose:

Manage end-to-end social media and content marketing across all major platforms, including daily posting, graphic design, video editing, EDM campaigns, and SEO website updates. Concurrently, lead webinar production and workshop operations by managing speakers, technical AV setups, attendee registration, feedback collection, and SME engagement initiatives.

Key tasks and activities :

 1. Social Media & Content Operations

  • Plan, write, design, and edit daily multi-platform content (graphics, short-form video reels/TikToks, captions, and EDMs) aligned with HIP brand guidelines.
  • Schedule and publish content across all HIP social media channels and email lists using scheduling tools (e.g., Publer).
  • Build targeted campaign landing pages applying foundational SEO best practices to support HIP portal search rankings and lead conversion.
  • Set up, run, monitor, and report performance metrics for paid social ad campaigns.

 

2. Campaign Execution & Reporting

  • Roll out dedicated marketing pushes for specific HIP initiatives across email, social, and web touchpoints.
  • Track engagement, traffic, and lead generation per campaign; deliver actionable post-campaign performance reports.

 

3. Event & Webinar Coordination (Virtual & On-Ground)

  • Virtual Events: Host and technically manage live streams and webinars across platforms (StreamYard, MS Teams, Zoom, TikTok, YouTube), including AV troubleshooting and speaker technical briefings.
  • Speaker & Schedule Management: Coordinate speaker availability, brief panelists, distribute briefing decks, and ensure timely schedule execution.
  • On-Ground Workshops: Oversee venue logistics, AV setup (mics, projectors, display setups), attendee check-ins/registration, and post-event attendee feedback collection.
  • On-Site Media Coverage: Capture high-quality photos and short-form video snippets during events for real-time social stories and post-event recaps.
  • Reporting: Compile weekly activity status and event summary reports.

 

REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM)

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Multimedia, or related field.
  • 1–2 years of hands-on experience in social media coordination, content creation, or digital marketing (fresh graduates with a strong execution portfolio will be considered).

 

SKILLS & TOOL COMPETENCIES

Core Practical Skills (Required):

  • Deeply social media savvy; highly proficient with social platforms and always abreast with the latest digital trends and algorithms.
  • Graphic Design: Proficient in Canva for creating clean, brand-compliant social assets and posters.
  • Video Editing: Proficient in CapCut (or mobile/desktop video suites) for fast-turnaround short-form video content (Reels, TikTok).
  • Scheduling & Platforms: Hands-on experience with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Publer, Meta Business Suite).
  • Email Marketing (EDM): Familiar with setting up automated newsletters and email broadcast campaigns.
  • Event Support: Confident handling basic live-streaming setups, event registration desks, and handheld photo/video coverage.
  • Productivity Suites: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).

 

Bonus / Value-Add Skills:

  • Basic Web/Code: Basic HTML/CSS understanding for email template tweaks and landing page styling.
  • Paid Advertising: Hands-on experience running ads and interpreting reports on Meta Ads Manager or TikTok Ads.
  • SEO Foundations: Basic keyword research and on-page SEO best practices for landing pages.
  • AI Prompting: Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate copywriting, content ideation, and workflow efficiency (Bonus).