Mawaddah Azizan, Freelancer

Mawaddah Azizan

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Location
Malaysia
Education
Diploma,
Experience
25 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 0 Months

Freelancer at N/A
  • Malaysia
  • My current job since August 2014

Doing freelance assignments including :

- Content writing
- Project proposal writing for events/art management/non-profit organization
- Market research
- Art and Craft marrketing

Associate Planner at IIFIN PLANNERS SDN BHD
  • Malaysia
  • My current job since April 2006

- reporting to Company Directors,

- assisting Company Director in Syariah Advisory Council meeting to set up takaful company;

- assisting Company Director in Syariah compliant auditing for unit trust investment;

- involved in Islamic Banking and Finance Exhibition 2006 Kuala Lumpur;

- promote and extend sales of the Islamic based products of various unit trust companies to potential clients; and

- content writing for financial education portal in collaboration with local financial authority.

Consultant / Project Manager at YBSB Foundation Philanthropy Programme
  • Indonesia
  • April 2014 to July 2014

- Coordinated project activities between the executing body and implementing partner i.e the focal point
of the foundation, Chief Operating Officer of the executing body and the Managing Director of the
implementing body.

- Implemented project work plan which may include analyses, assessment, fund raising, or similar effort
and ensuring that the implementation of activities is in accordance with project document/ proposal;

- Support development/ revision of annual work plans, and contribute to quarterly and other regular
progress reports;

- Maintained networks and manage relationships with relevant representatives, partners, implementers,
beneficiaries and other stakeholders involved;

- Mobilized potential donors’ mechanisms for smooth progress of project;

- Provided direction and guidance on project-related issues and providing advice and guidance to the
project team;

- Maintained close contact with the top management and other stakeholders, indicating any estimated
changes to the work plan and proposing a budget revision when appropriate;

- Report project progress and financial status for endorsement by management and approve financial
transaction when appropriate.

Country Coordinator (Malaysia) at Lowering Emissions in Asia’s Forests (LEAF) - Winrock International
  • Malaysia
  • September 2012 to February 2014

- USAID/RDMA supported program, a regional five-year, USD 20 million effort with the goal of
strengthening the capacity of target countries in Asia under the forestry-land use sector

- coordinated the implementation of LEAF activities in Malaysia including analysis, assessments,
trainings, or similar efforts.

- maintained networks and managed relationships with Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and
Environment representatives, partners, implementers, universities and other stakeholders involved in
REDD+ in Malaysia.

- assisted in monitoring and evaluation of the project activities.

- supported development of annual workplans, and contribute to quarterly and other regular progress
reports.

- prepared reports, memos, presentations, and lessons learned, as needed.

- reported to the Chief of Party and responds to requests.

Projects Assistant at United Nations Development Programme, Malaysia
  • Malaysia
  • August 2011 to August 2012

- a program to support the Government of Malaysia to plan and prepare project proposals under GEF
Phase 5, under the new operation system “System for Transparent Resources (STAR)” with an
allocation of USD 30.31 million funding

- provided assistance and coordinated the implementation of various SPDG5 activities in ensuring
quality and timeliness of activities and delivery of outputs primarily focused on the administrative,
financial and operational aspects of the project;

- liaised and worked closely with the project partners and beneficiaries;

- prepared and submitted report regularly to GEF Operational Focal Point, the National Steering
Committee and Technical Working Group on the project’s progress;

- maintained close contact with designated focal points from UNDP and other stakeholders,
indicating any estimated changes to the work plan, and proposed a budget revision when appropriate;

- ensured that the requisite allocations are available in accordance with the agreed budget and
established schedules of payment, if any, in consultation with Economic Planning Unit(EPU) and
UNDP;

- coordinated and facilitated the work of multiple component teams engaged in the implementation of
project activities;

- worked closely with UNDP and EPU in drafting and preparation of relevant Terms of
Reference for consultants;

- monitored the project funds and resources. Prepare progress and financial reports of the project when required.

- maintained an up-to-date accounting system and information system to ensure accuracy and
reliability of country reporting

- actively involved in the preparation of relevant knowledge products (including publications and reports)

Projects Officer at Environmental Management & Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH)
  • Malaysia
  • February 2009 to July 2011

- management and marketing of conservation project to organization members and the public;
o coordinated conservation project between local and international partners and linked them with
indigenous people and the public;

- contributed to helping indigenous people in improving their livelihood through conservation work

- in charge of annual conference and fund raising activities by organizing, implementing and marketing;
budget preparation, venue and F&B arrangement; reported to board members, committee meeting,
working committee meeting, technical committee meeting; event announcement, secretariat and
registration administration;

- liaised with subcontractors for public relations, publicity, exhibition booth and PA system & photography;

- in charge of website, e-newsletter and other publication projects;

- managed Education and Training programs to meet the learning needs of members, consultants and
the industry player - training schedule, trainers, marketing, registration, correspondence, evaluation,
update progress and results, materials, food & beverage, applied for CPD hours from Department
of Environment/Board of Engineers Malaysia, certificates; and

- prepared Annual General Meeting Report

Insurance Agent at American International Assurance Company Limited
  • Malaysia
  • August 2003 to December 2006

- promote and extend sales of the products of the company to potential clients;
- practice management and client management;
- goal setting and write specific business plan;
- market and prospect identification;
- clients’ fact finding;
- clients’ need analysis;
- presenting solutions to clients aimed at solving their problem;
- provide follow-up service;
- monitoring results;
- plan reviews and goals resetting; and
- keep full and proper books of account and records showing inquiries, transactions and proceedings relating to the agency or clients in relation to sales.

Unit Trust Consultant at SBB Mutual Berhad (a member of the Southern Bank Berhad Group)
  • Malaysia
  • September 2004 to December 2005

- promote and extend sales of the products of the company to potential clients;
- practice management and client management;
- market and prospect identification;
- clients’ fact finding;
- clients’ need analysis;
- provide follow-up service;
- monitoring investment results; and
- keep full and proper books of account and records showing inquiries, transactions and proceedings relating to the agency or clients in relation to sales.

Corporate Secretary at Messrs Khairil & Co, Advocates & Solicitors
  • Malaysia
  • March 2003 to April 2004

- reporting to Senior Partners, Corporate Banking Department;
- preparing loan documentations granted by local banks with guarantee given by Credit Guarantee Corporation - Facility Agreement, Debenture and Security Trust Deed; and
- preparing relevant documents for Land Office, Official Assignee, Registration of Business Office and Registration of Company Office.

Legal Assistant at Legal Advisory Unit, Subang Jaya Municipal Council
  • Malaysia
  • February 2001 to February 2003

- assisting legal advisor in preparing reports and documentation;
- doing research;
- monitoring the Drafting Unit;
- drafting/vetting through agreements;
- drafting by-laws;
- updating government gazettes;
- Prosecution Officer and Compounding Officer; and
- attending to public enquiries pertaining to compound matters and the Council’s rules and regulations.

Litigation Clerk at Messrs Skrine, Advocates & Solicitors
  • Malaysia
  • September 2000 to February 2001

- formatting documents;
- preparing bundle of authorities and bundle of documents; and
- clerical work

Litigation Clerk at Messrs Murad & Foo, Advocates & Solicitors
  • Malaysia
  • September 1999 to September 2000

- handling banking files, civil suit matters, bankruptcy, creditor’s petition;
- preparing status report for clients; and
- clerical work

Practical Training at Messrs Sabri Ahmad & Co., Advocates & Solicitors
  • Malaysia
  • September 1997 to October 1997

- preparing legal documents;
- doing research;
- handling receipts and vouchers;
- making quantification for insurance claims; and
- clerical work

Practical Training at Legal Aid Bureau
  • Malaysia
  • April 1997 to May 1997

- making assessment test to clients;
- taking statements from clients;
- handling clients maintenance payment;
- preparing affidavits and statement of claims;
- participated in Legal Aid Service Programme for the prisoners of the Sungai Buluh Prison; and
- clerical work

Education

Diploma,
  • at Federation of Unit Trust Managers
  • September 2004

Computerised Unit Trust Examination (CUTE). Result : Pass

Diploma,
  • at The Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII)
  • September 2003

Certificate Examination In Investment-Linked Life Insurance (CEILI). Result : Pass

Diploma,
  • at The Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII)
  • August 2003

Pre-Contract Examination for Insurance Agents (PCE). Result : Pass

Bachelor's degree, Law
  • at Darul Iman University (formerly known as Sultan Zainal Abidin College)
  • September 1998

Diploma In Law

High school or equivalent,
  • at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Religious High School
  • October 1993

Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE/SPM) - First Grade

Specialties & Skills

Government Liason
Non profit Experience
Non profit Consulting
Non profit Development
Non profit Marketing
TYPING 40WPM
MS WORD
MS EXCEL
MS POWER POINT

Languages

English
Expert
Malay
Expert
Arabic
Beginner