About us: 

Access Partnership is the world’s leading tech policy consultancy. We enable consumer access to technology and lead countries to Fair Tech. To do this, we create the environment that allows governments to adopt technologies effectively and responsibly by analysing global trends for the risks and opportunities they create for technology businesses and users of technology, identifying strategies to mitigate those risks and driving opportunities to our clients’ advantage. Our firm uniquely mixes public policy and engineering competencies to achieve our goals. We have offices in London, Brussels, Singapore, Washington, Abu Dhabi, and Johannesburg—and are growing.

About The Team - AGA An Access Partnership Company 

Based in our Singapore headquarters. You will lead AGA’s Singapore-based programs, leveraging your relationships in the Singapore government and understanding of Singapore’s policy and political landscape. You will monitor legislative and policy changes that could impact our clients and identify challenges and opportunities. You will also support client service across our regional portfolio, working alongside our clients to help them navigate complex regulatory, political and economic issues. Working closely with the firm’s Directors, you will support business development and visibility-building programs.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in Singapore’s public administration in policy-focused roles, in policy consulting, or in strategic communications. He or she will be eager to learn, have strong project management skills, be a self-starter, understand the interplay of public policy and business, and be able to engage external as well as internal counterparts.

What you'll do: 

• Leading project work, including workstream structuring, research, presentation to clients and ensuring all deliverables are up to the highest quality
• Structuring and proposing solutions and strategies to client challenges and issues and successfully implementing these strategies in pursuit of our clients’ interests
• Building, maintaining, and managing client relationships as a trusted advisor to provide strategic advice and ensure client satisfaction
• Overseeing the preparation, drafting and finalization of analytical reports
• Building strong networks and relationships with bureaucrats and public officials, the business community, civil society organizations, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders
• Supporting business development efforts, including the drafting of proposals and participation in pitches
• Mentoring and developing junior consultants
• Working on special projects as needed and assigned

What you will bring:

• Seven or more years’ experience in consulting, government relations, public affairs, or corporate affairs, of which at least four spent in the Singapore government
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and communication skills
• Has a flair towards building network and developing new business pipeline
• Able to write and speak authoritatively and with a clear point of view on issues including regional investment, trade and politics in Southeast Asia
• Excellent command of business English
• Flexibility and adaptability to constantly changing priorities
• A dynamic, self-starter, resilient and autonomous attitude with an appreciation of diversity and value of teamwork
• A problem-solver, with high energy and a passion for finding solutions and creative thinking
• Experience in digital economy and healthcare desirable

What We Offer:

Our diverse international client base of technology giants and start-ups will provide the opportunity to work on multiple international projects on behalf of some of the industry’s leading companies. Our firm boasts a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.