ABDULLAH SALAM
Manager
Kuala Lumpur,Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Expert in verbal and written communication, enhancing team collaboration and effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Committed to continuous learning and adept at acquiring new skills and responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager, Resource Mobilisation & Grant Management
Malaysian AIDS Foundation
01.2021 - Current
- I currently serve as the Manager of Resource Mobilisation & Grant Management at the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF), where I lead initiatives to strengthen and expand the organisation’s engagement with external stakeholders. My key responsibilities include overseeing grants and project management supported by corporate funders, government agencies, partner organisations, and beneficiaries. I also spearhead the planning and implementation of resource mobilisation capacity-building efforts, conduct needs assessments, and ensure the timely flow of information to programme teams and partners. In close collaboration with the Fundraising and Marketing & Communications teams, I help develop impactful print and digital outreach materials—highlighting personal stories, testimonials, programme outcomes, and compelling visuals—to enhance public awareness and stakeholder engagement.
Officer, Grant Making
Malaysian AIDS Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2021
- My daily responsibilities include managing several key grants under the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF), such as the Positive Audacious Living (PAL) Scheme, Paediatric AIDS Fund (PAF) Scheme, MyLady Assistance Scheme, and other related initiatives. This role involves overseeing the full spectrum of grant management processes, including the preparation of payment memos, development of presentation slides, and close coordination with beneficiaries, staff nurses, doctors, and medical social workers to ensure the effective delivery of assistance provided by MAF.
Manager, Mosafer C Trust
Ummah Collaboration LLP
01.2018 - 01.2019
- My daily tasks are more to halal management including the Halal Lead Auditor Training, Corporate Communication with International Halal Certification Bodies that require halal management & services and other internal management tasks.
Executive, Shariah
Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad
01.2013 - 01.2018
- My job descriptions was the Shariah Review in Family and General Takaful which needs to conduct Shariah studies in every department, manage the Shariah training to Shariah members Committee, staff & agency agencies, manage zakat staff through deduction, zakat fitrah, redistribution of zakat funds to qualified asnaf-asnaf doing work secretariat
Officer, Islamic Affairs
Universiti Teknologi MARA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- I have been assigned to the Zakat, Sedekah and Wakat Units to manage Zakat related matters (Collection & Distribution) among staff and students, advise them on religion matters, counselling students and staff, teach the curriculum classes Human Mind for students, involving with students’ programs and other administrative duties.
Teacher
Sek. Ren. Islam At-Tahfiz, Pasir Gudang
01.2011 - 08.2011
- I have given the opportunity to teach in primary school for 8 months. I teach the Islamic subjects such as Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic History, Quranic Recitation and others. I also teach other than Islamic subjects such as Science, Mathematics, English, Arts and Sport.
Education
Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Hons) - FIOH
International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM)
01.2010
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Agama Tinggi Johor (Maahad Johor)
01.2005
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Sekolah Menengah Islam At-Tahfiz, Pasir Gudang
Pasir Gudang01.2004
Skills
Office applications proficiency
Certification
2019 - Halal Lead Auditor Training, Ummah Collaboration LLP
References
- Nazaruddin, bin Othman, Founder, Mosafer C by Ummah Collaboration, iammosaferc@gmail.com, 016-5062831
- Abdul Bari, Bin Awang, Lecturer at International Islamic University Malaysia, abdbari@iium.edu.my, 011-33718428
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2008 - 2009 University Representative for Sport Carnival (Archery) at International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur
Timeline
Manager, Resource Mobilisation & Grant Management
Malaysian AIDS Foundation
01.2021 - Current
Officer, Grant Making
Malaysian AIDS Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2021
Manager, Mosafer C Trust
Ummah Collaboration LLP
01.2018 - 01.2019
Executive, Shariah
Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad
01.2013 - 01.2018
Officer, Islamic Affairs
Universiti Teknologi MARA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Teacher
Sek. Ren. Islam At-Tahfiz, Pasir Gudang
01.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Hons) - FIOH
International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM)
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Agama Tinggi Johor (Maahad Johor)
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Sekolah Menengah Islam At-Tahfiz, Pasir Gudang
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