Senior Manager

About us:

Access Partnership is the world's preeminent tech policy consultancy: corporates seek our advice on bringing their tech to market, and governments need our advice to regulate tech so that all stakeholders are treated fairly and can benefit from it. We partner with the world's largest and most innovative organizations in a market that is growing exponentially. Our firm uniquely mixes public policy, economics and engineering competencies to achieve our goals. We are growing globally, with offices in London, Brussels, Singapore, Washington, Southeast Asia.

You will work alongside some of industry's most influential thought leaders and be responsible for delivering client objectives and helping to grow the practice in all regions of the world.

GAPA Practice

Working across a broad range of issues and industries, from agriculture and energy to finance and the digital economy. The GAPA practice provides a rewarding opportunity to work in the dynamic space between Asia's governments, businesses, and civil society organizations. Our consultants are creative, dedicated problem-solvers who offer local expertise and content-based solutions. We empower our teams by providing tailored training plans and opportunities for regional exposure.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Manager based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Associate Director will be a member of GAPA's regional leadership team and is expected to manage client service within our Indonesia and regional portfolio, co-lead internal team management and development, and drive business development activities. The successful candidate will have day-to-day responsibility for the management and strategic direction of GAPA's Indonesia portfolio.

The candidate we are seeking will have experience in government relations and public policy, strong government and business networks in Indonesia, and outstanding problem-solving and structuring capabilities. The candidate must also have strong client management skills, experience in mentoring junior consultants, ability to counsel and act as a thought partner to international clients, and a passion for client development.

A career with Access Partnership provides a rewarding opportunity to work in the dynamic space between Asia's governments, businesses, and civil society organizations. The Senior Manager will play an important role in a growing firm providing solutions to some of the world's largest and most respected companies and organizations.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Managing projects with existing and future clients in Indonesia
• Conceptualizing, co-creating and proposing solutions and strategies for client challenges and issues, and successfully implementing these strategies in pursuit of our clients' interests
• Maintaining and managing client relationships as a trusted advisor to provide strategic advice and ensure client satisfaction
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality services and products to clients
• Pro-actively maintaining and building AGA's partnerships with government, associations, business and third parties
• Representing the firm in stakeholder meetings, public forums, or industry events
• Leading business development and outreach activities in Indonesia, including identification of potential clients, kick-starting and maintaining conversations with potential clients, and development of proposals, partnering with AGA's regional team
• Leading in team and people management, including recruitment, training, knowledge-sharing and mentoring, and developing junior consultants
• Working on special projects as needed and assigned

What you will bring:

• Ten or more years of progressive experience in government relations, strategic communications, corporate affairs and/or government in Indonesia; consulting experience is preferred
• Deep networks with government and business stakeholders, coupled with an in-depth understanding of the investment and policy climate in Indonesia
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and communication skills
• Experience or aptitude in dealing with senior international business executives and government decision-makers
• Experience in writing about investment-oriented policies, regulatory issues and political-economy topics targeted to a business audience
• Intellectually curious with strong strategic-thinking abilities and good commercial acumen; energized by finding solutions to complex issues and joining the dots to contextualize developments for our clients
• Distinctive English skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to constantly changing priorities; capable of managing and making informed decisions in often ambiguous circumstances and a solution-oriented, can-do approach
• A dynamic, self-starter personality capable of operating both independently and in a team setting

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.