Job Opportunity

The Embassy of Malaysia, Paris is looking for:

Assistant Communication Officer

The deadline for submitting applications is 27/09/2021.

The Embassy of Malaysia, Paris is offering a post of Assistant Communication Officer. Under this job function the successful candidate will contribute to improving the visibility of the Embassy of Malaysia in Paris, France.

This job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Embassy.

The working time will be in accordance with the Embassy’s office working hours and conditions. The successful candidate will be offered an indefinite employment contract as Locally Recruited Staff. The basic gross salary is EUR3, 163.00 per month with an annual increment of EUR43.00 until maximum of EUR4, 023.00.

Job functions and duties

The selected candidate will help raise the communication, visibility and profile of Malaysia and of the Embassy of Malaysia through developing the Embassy’s overall communication and visibility strategy. His/her activities will comprise of:

  • Planning, organising and implementing the Embassy’s information activities, including outreach events to reflect Malaysia’s multicultural events and spirit.
  • He/she will develop contacts/networks with media/press in France.
  • Manage the Embassy’s website, newsletter and social media accounts;
  • Assist in the dissemination of publication materials to Malaysians, students and to the general public, both hard copy and online;
  • Assist the Administrative Assistants in the Consular section to consular-related questions on social media.
  • As a focal point to answer enquiries from the general public.

We look for

Education

  • Candidate should possess a University degree) or have obtained an equivalent level of knowledge through extensive professional experience.

Professional experience

  • Working experience in the press and information, public relations, media or journalistic sectors.

Communication skills

  • Excellent communication skills, including the use of social media.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Proven networking skills.

Intellectual skills

  • Fully independent in report writing and excellent drafting skills.
  • Excellent ability to think analytically and innovatively.
  • Capabilities to clearly, efficiently and effectively conceptualise ideas and approaches.
  • Good capability to convert ideas into practical results that optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the Embassy’s public activities.

Management skills

  • Able to lead/introduce public events.
  • Capacity to focus on priorities, to organise work and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Capable of producing high quality results within often tight deadlines.
  • Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
  • Sense of initiative.

Specialist knowledge

  • Excellent knowledge of Malaysia.
  • Excellent knowledge and practical experience of formulating (written and oral) and implementing a communication strategy.
  • Excellent ability to carry out Press and Information projects such as publication editing and organisation of events.
  • Knowledge of video and photo editing skills to enable the production of creative contents upon request.

Languages

Excellent command of both English and French (written and spoken). The command of Bahasa Malaysia will be considered an asset.


L’Ambassade de Malaisie, Paris, recherche :

Un(e) assistant(e) chargé(e) de communication

La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 27/09/2021.

L’Ambassade de Malaisie à Paris propose un poste de Chargé de communication adjoint. Dans le cadre de cette fonction, le candidat retenu contribuera à améliorer la visibilité de l’Ambassade de Malaisie à Paris, France.

Cette fonction pourra être modifiée en fonction des besoins de l’Ambassade.

Le temps de travail sera conforme aux horaires et conditions de travail de l’Ambassade. Le candidat retenu se verra proposer un contrat de travail à durée indéterminée en tant que personnel recruté localement. Le salaire brut de base est de 3 163,00 EUR par mois avec une augmentation annuelle de 43,00 EUR jusqu’à un maximum de 4 023,00 EUR.

Fonctions et tâches du poste

Le candidat sélectionné contribuera à améliorer la communication, la visibilité et le profil de la Malaisie et de l’ambassade de Malaisie en développant la stratégie globale de communication et de visibilité de l’ambassade. Ses activités consisteront à

– Planifier, organiser et mettre en œuvre les activités d’information de l’ambassade, y compris les événements de sensibilisation pour refléter les événements et l’esprit multiculturels de la Malaisie.

– Il/elle développera des contacts/réseaux avec les médias/la presse en France.

– Gérer le site web, le bulletin d’information et les comptes de médias sociaux de l’ambassade ;

– Aider à la diffusion de matériel de publication aux Malaisiens, aux étudiants et au grand public, sur papier et en ligne ;

– Aider les assistants administratifs de la section consulaire à répondre aux questions relatives aux services consulaires sur les médias sociaux.

– Servir de point de contact pour répondre aux demandes de renseignements du grand public.

Nous recherchons

Éducation

– Le candidat doit être titulaire d’un diplôme universitaire ou avoir acquis un niveau de connaissances équivalent grâce à une expérience professionnelle approfondie.

Expérience professionnelle

– Expérience professionnelle dans les secteurs de la presse et de l’information, des relations publiques, des médias ou du journalisme.

Compétences en matière de communication

– Excellentes compétences en matière de communication, y compris l’utilisation des médias sociaux.

– Bonnes compétences en matière de présentation.

– Compétences avérées en matière de réseautage.

Compétences intellectuelles

– Autonomie totale dans la rédaction de rapports et excellentes compétences rédactionnelles.

– Excellente capacité à penser de manière analytique et innovante.

– Capacités à conceptualiser clairement, efficacement et effectivement des idées et des approches.

– Bonne capacité à convertir les idées en résultats pratiques qui optimisent l’efficience et l’efficacité des activités publiques de l’ambassade.

Compétences en matière de gestion

– Capacité à diriger/introduire des événements publics.

– Capacité à se concentrer sur les priorités, à organiser le travail et à respecter les délais.

– Excellent sens de l’organisation.

– Capable de produire des résultats de haute qualité dans des délais souvent serrés.

– Capacité à négocier à tous les niveaux dans un environnement multiculturel et multilingue.

– Sens de l’initiative.

Connaissances spécialisées

– Excellente connaissance de la Malaisie.

– Excellente connaissance et expérience pratique de la formulation (écrite et orale) et de la mise en œuvre d’une stratégie de communication.

– Excellente capacité à mener à bien des projets de presse et d’information tels que l’édition de publications et l’organisation d’événements.

– Connaissance des techniques de montage vidéo et photo pour permettre la production de contenus créatifs sur demande.

Langues

Excellente maîtrise de l’anglais et du français (écrit et oral). La maîtrise du Bahasa Malaysia sera considérée comme un atout.

Connaissance des outils informatiques

– Excellente maîtrise de Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

– Expérience dans l’utilisation des médias sociaux (IG, Facebook, Twitter)

– Expérience dans l’utilisation d’outils d’édition numérique (Photoshop, Canva, montage vidéo, etc.).

Compétences interpersonnelles

– Capable de travailler en équipe avec de bonnes compétences interpersonnelles.

– Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel.

Qualités personnelles

– Un vif intérêt pour la promotion de la Malaisie en France.

Comment postuler

Veuillez envoyer votre candidature et les pièces justificatives à par.halida@kln.gov.my

Les candidatures doivent inclure un curriculum vitae complet indiquant le niveau d’éducation et les expériences professionnelles.

Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

L’Ambassade ne fournira pas d’informations supplémentaires et ne discutera pas de la procédure de sélection par téléphone. Veuillez adresser toute question concernant cette procédure à l’adresse électronique ci-dessus.

15.09.21

Condolence Messages on the Passing of Wan Hua Chapouthier

Dear MAF members,
On behalf of MAF, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Chapouthier family on the recent passing of MAF legend Wan Hua Chapouthier. She will always be remembered as one of the founding members of MAF. Her tremendous dedication and contribution to MAF had been an integral part of our success and growth. May she rest in peace.
If you have known Wan Hua Chapouthier and would like to send a message to her family, you can do so on this google form: https://tinyurl.com/y2w74vcw. All the messages will be sent to the family as well as posted on MAF’s website.
Note: As the family has received an overwhelming number of calls, we would advise MAF members to send messages instead of calling the family at this time of sorrow. Due to the pandemic, only immediate family members are allowed to attend the funeral.

MAF CNY 2020

Dear fellow Malaysians and friends of Malaysia

Malaysian Association France, (MAF) is pleased to organise a Chinese New Year lunch at

Restaurant Le President
120, Rue du Faubourg du Temple,Paris 11 arrondissement.

12.18 pm to 3.18 pm.

26th January 2020, Sunday.

Metro : Belleville,  sortie number 5. Restaurant entrance is by LCL bank, just above the Chen Chinese supermarket.

Menu recommended by the chef, who has won an award as Europe’s best Cantonese kitchen chef.

Menu
Fresh garden vegetables, lotus, mushrooms, carrots, garden peas.
Steam whole fresh Turbo with spring onions and ginger.
Chop shrimp stuffed in aubergines
Steam glutinous rice with chicken, wrapped in lotus leaves
Long life noodles with vegetables
Crispy chicken…Chef speciality
Calamars fried with salt pepper.

Desserts
Chindooi, glutinous rice balls with sesame
Chinese tea, soft drinks, fresh fruits

Restaurant is charging 25 euros per person, 250 euros per table of ten seats.Chinese banquet style.

Click here to register!

All registration is considered confirmed unless indicated otherwise.
For any cancellation, please notify us at least 3 days prior to the event to prevent food wastage.

MAF Christmas Party 2019

Dear fellow Malaysians and friends of Malaysia,

MAF , Malaysian Association in France, has the pleasure to invite you to our annual Christmas party.

Date : December 15th, 2019,  Sunday
Time : 12.30 Noon till 15.00 hr
Venue : 9, Avenue du Montparnasse, Paris 6th arrondissement.
Metro : Duroc.

Fusion Menu
1) Grilled fresh Salmon glazed with honey.(western)
2) Curry chicken  Kapitan (Asian) halal
3) Baked potatoes with melting French cheese (French)
4) Fresh Coleslaw (western)
5) Fresh fluffy rice from the Himalayas.(Asian)
6) Healthy hummus with bread.(Middle Eastern)
7) Hot tea

Contributions 
1) Adult : 20 euros
2) 4 – 10 years old : 14 euros
3) Below 3 years old : free of charge

Reservations link will be closed by Thursday 12th December 10 pm.

All are welcome to bring extra desserts for all to enjoy. Christmas is a time to share.
Parents are encouraged to bring gifts for your children for Santa Claus to distribute. Don’t forget to write your children’s name on the gift.
You’re also welcome to bring your friends and families.

MAF Diwali 2019

Dear Malaysians and friends of Malaysia,

Malaysian Association France (MAF), has the pleasure to organize a Diwali lunch.

27th October 2019, Sunday
12.30 noon till 3.00 pm

Restaurant Welcome India
9, Boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris 6th
Metro: Duroc

Menu (Buffet style)
Chef specialty Indian Chicken curry, halal.
Lentils curry
Spinach and cheese
Potatoes, carrots, garden peas
Salad with yogurt
Basmati Rice, Naan bread
Teh tarik, Chai

****The restaurant food is delicious and piping hot.

Contribution per person
16 euros for adults
3 to 8 years old…10 euros
Below 3 years old, free of charge

Click here to register!

Reservation form will be closed on the 24th of October at 9 pm.
Best regards,
MAF E

Seeking for French-Malay translator

Dear all members and friends of MAF,
 
Please find below an annoucement that might interest you.
TRANSLATOR required for civil marriage registration, from French to Malay.
 
Our marriage is taking place in the townhall of Fontenay sous Bois (departement of Val de Marne, 94) on the 6th of April at 10:40 am and the ceremony will last approximately 20 minutes.
Your role will be to translate orally the French text read out by the mayor into Malay. Proficiency in Malay is not at all required.
 
Please note that we’re willing to compensate for your time and travel. For those who are interested, please contact me, Dr Vishnu on mobile: +33 7 83 39 37 74. We would kindly appreciate you reach out to us before the 16th of April. Please share to anyone who might be interested and thanking you in advance.

Keukenhof Park on April 6-7, 2019

MAF is pleased to provide the information below for an overnight week-end visit to the amazing tulip fields at Keukenhof Park on 6-7 April, 2019.

Interested parties, kindly contact directly Louise /Juan at SINORAMA Travel for your reservation.

Departure Date : Saturday, 6 April 2019

Return to Paris: Sunday, 7 April 2019 around 20h00


Price :  79€ per pax / Twin sharing

114€: Single room


(Included in the price : 1 night hotel, breakfast and bus transport)

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1  Paris to Bruges (lunch stop, chocolate shopping…); Amsterdam area for overnight

Day 2  After breakfast, depart to Keukenhof Park

Leave Keukenhof Park, return to Paris

Pick-up:  Place de Charles de Gaulle Etoile between Avenue Hoche & Avenue Friedland, subway station: Charles de Gaulle Etoile (Line 1, 2 6 or RER A), Exit 2

Kindly contact Sinorama Travel to confirm the pick-up.


NOT included in the price :
1) Admission fees to Keukenhof Park  (Adults: 18€)  (Children: 4-17yrs: 8€)

2) Tips / service charge for tour guide and drivers 4€X2=8€/ person compulsory
3) Meals not included in the itinerary
4) Travel Insurances

IMPORTANT
Kindly issue your cheque à l’ordre de
SINORAMA Travel
Your reservation is confirmed upon reception of your cheque.

Post it to attention:

Ms Louise /Mme Jenny Hu
SINORAMA TRAVEL
23-25 rue de Berri
75008 Paris
Tel: 01 81 69 49 20

Crazy Rich Asians movie outing

Dear MAF members and friends,

MAF is organising a movie outing featuring Crazy Rich Asians.

Date: 25 November 2018 (Sunday afternoon)
Place: UGC La Defense

The exact time will be communicated in a separate mail as soon as the cinema’s screening schedule is released (around one week before the event).

The first 15 registrations will enjoy 4€ tickets, on first comes, first served basis. (Priority will be given to MAF members).

Price: 11€70
UGC card 5 tickets :41.50€ (8.30€ per ticket)

UGC La Défense: metro line 1

After the movie, we will visit La Défense’s Christmas market together (biggest Christmas market in Île de France).

Click here to register!

To find out more on this film : 

Allociné on Crazy Rich Asians

The Star reporting on Malaysia featuring on Crazy Rich Asians

Art exhibition

Dear all members,

Please find attached an exhibition by a Malaysian artist and graphic design in Paris, Bram Tan.
Highlights in the exhibition are some classic and contemporary Ukiyo-e paintings made by a new technique, with the help of 3D printing.
Venue : Paris Anim’, La Chapelle, Paris.
Date : 7th to 30th November
Vernisssage : Thursday 22th November (drinks and chance to interact with the artist)
Feel free to drop by!

Best regards

Click here to view invitation!