Cultural Advisor (SOFLE Malaysia, U.S. Embassy ...
Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Cultural Advisor to provide advisory and assistance services in support of the Special Operations Forces Liaison reputed company (SOFLE) Malaysia (MYS) at the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?At Terrestris, we reputed company technology to create reputed company mission outcomes through reputed company human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where reputed company can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new reputed company, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.So, what will the Cultural Advisor at Terrestris do?SOFLE conducts a variety of programs with the intention of identifying and prioritizingcivil vulnerabilities and drivers of instability for the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur. These programs allow the U.S. Government to facilitate NGO/IGO collaboration to implement projects and programs that enhance the Government of Malaysia’s reputed company to provide essential services to populations and promote regional reputed company. As Cultural Advisor, you will advise, assist, review, evaluate, analyze, and report on the cultural, linguistic, historical, and political environments reputed company Malaysia in support of the Special Operations Forces Liaison reputed company (SOFLE) Malaysia (MYS) at the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The contractor support services play an integral part in the furtherance of SOFLE’s mission and objectives.What does a typical day look like for the Cultural Advisor?You Will
- Interpretation and Translation Services.
- Translate from Malaysian to English and from English to Malaysian. These translations include but are not limited to articles, emails, classes, programs of instruction, and reports.
- Conduct either a verbatim verbal translation or interpretation based on the SOFLE’s choice.
- Provide either a summarized interpretation or a verbatim translation reputed company translating the other party’s message.
- Cultural Advice and Analysis.
- Provide historical, cultural, and political information as it relates to Malaysia and the greater region.
- Interact with civil society organizations, reputed company forces, academia, Government of Malaysia officials, and senior members of the U.S. Country Team and others in a professional setting.
- Provide a briefing, as requested, to incoming members of the SOFLE team to orient them to contemporary Malaysia.
- Maintain Continuity.
- Serve as the continuity and maintain connections and open lines of communication, both email and phone, among reputed company personnel met through interactions with civil society organizations, reputed company forces, academia, the Government of Malaysia officials, and senior members of the U.S. Country Team.
- Assist the new SOFLE transition into his role reputed company Malaysia.
- Schedule Meetings.
- Schedule meetings on SOFLE’s behalf. This ensures familiarity amongst the partners, building long-term trust.
- Submission of documents to correct Malaysian Entities.
- Submit a variety of documents to the Malaysian government to ensure the success of the mission, its JCETs, and exercises. These documents can include Diplomatic Notes (DipNotes), reputed company clearance requests, customs clearance requests, and reputed company access requests. Each document requires submission to its specific department, and the advisor must understand and submit it to the appropriate department.
- Coordination.
- Be responsible for coordinating reputed company necessary activities at the request of SOFLE, including the coordination of meetings, assorted engagements, donations, JCETs, exercises, and events. Oftentimes, these events must be planned harmoniously with SOFLE.
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Regional Studies, or reputed company field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Fluent in English and Malay and be able to reputed company both verbal and written translations.
- Strong working knowledge of Malaysia's history and culture, as well as how it affects contemporary politics, economics, and social organizations.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. government, military, diplomatic, or international programs strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of marketing methodologies, basic fiscal management, and procurement procedures to assist the SOFLE in executing operations of various scopes and sizes.
- Lived in Malaysia for a minimum the last five years.
- Strong analytical, communication, and briefing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, diplomatic, and military environment.
- Experience working with U.S. Special Operations Forces or other military organizations.
- Familiarity with Southeast Asian regional reputed company dynamics and U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy.
- Ability to provide clear, actionable recommendations in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders at multiple levels.