Country Director, Government Affairs

2 days ago

Singapore Vriens & Partners Full time

COUNTRY DIRECTOR, SINGAPORE

Vriens & Partners (V&P) is the leading government affairs consulting firm in Southeast Asia.
Headquartered in Singapore, the firm has offices in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines,
Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia and Washington DC. Our team comprises over 100 full-time employees
of over ten nationalities, as well as 40 senior advisors from across the region. Our clients are primarily
major multinationals, along with various business associations and non-governmental organizations.
A growing advisory firm, V&P offers a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

POSITION

The Country Director will lead our growing Singapore government affairs practice, and contribute to
regional client and project coordination and business development. They will be an inspiring leader, a
skilled analyst, an insightful client manager, an organised project manager, and possess strong EQ,
business sense, and cross-cultural skills.

Your priority will be to oversee Singapore-focused advisory work, developing Government Affairs
strategies for our multinational clients to advance business objectives. You will be conversant
communicating public policies and engagement strategies to clients. You will also manage and mentor
a team of Government Affairs consultants.

Along with senior management, you will interact with regional and global executives, strengthen the
firm’s government affairs practice, and build market share. You will also raise the firm’s profile with
key stakeholders by maintaining and growing the firm’s network in Southeast Asia’s public, private,
and political spheres.

As Country Director, you’ll keep a close eye on legislative and policy changes that could impact V&P’s
clients, assess challenges and opportunities, and lead research on policy issues. You’ll also prepare
and deliver written and verbal analysis and strategy for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a related field whether in government,
consulting, in-house government affairs role, journalism, or think tanks.

Proven expertise in government affairs and public policy.
Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and business development acumen.
Strong knowledge and understanding of politics, government, and bureaucracy in Singapore

and Southeast Asia.
Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Conversant in government protocol.
Motivated self-starter, team player, and eagerness to contribute to firm’s growth.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
A relevant undergraduate degree, preferably in political science, international relations,

history, economics, public policy, or law. An advanced degree is a value-add.

APPLYING

Please note that at this time the firm can only consider Singaporeans and PRs for this position.

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