Public Policy jobs

About The GR Company

The GR Company is looking to recruit an Analyst for our office in Singapore to support our work on a range of public policy issues across the region. The GR Company provides for our clients a full range of government relations and related services, including policy and issue monitoring, stakeholder mapping, in-depth intelligence, political due diligence, strategic outreach, advocacy, public procurement support, and public affairs campaigns.

In this role you will build a firm foundation to a career in government relations and public affairs, as well as have opportunities to advance in the company. The chosen candidate will be required to work in a client-facing capacity, on a variety of accounts spanning different sectors. A high level of English is essential.

The GR Company is a rapidly growing international government relations and public affairs consulting firm with offices in Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Washington D.C., London and Osaka. The GR Company provides career opportunities at the intersection of business and government, helping world-leading corporations, NGOs, industry associations and other stakeholders engage effectively with government and on public policy discussions.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent spoken and written English is essential. Fluency in Southeast Asian languages is preferred.
• A demonstrated passion for public policy and politics
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to take a creative and proactive approach to solving complex, policy-related challenges as part of an expert team
• A strong desire to contribute to policy dialogues and to tackle real policy challenges
• Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to interact with senior client and, with guidance, provide proactive strategic advice and seamless operational support
• Ability to travel regionally as required
• Flexibility, willing and able to multi-task and deliver quality services while adhering to deadlines
• Candidates must currently hold the legal right to work in Singapore. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this role.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Participate in selected aspect of key client accounts, and quickly becoming knowledgeable about client needs and requirements, and supporting the team to ensure client engagement and satisfaction
• Public policy research and analysis, report writing, editing, and strategic development
• Helping project leaders to develop and implement strategic outreach and engagement plans with policy stakeholders
• Working with colleagues on a variety of important policy challenges in service of our clients
• Keep the team updated and briefed of news, information or trends that may impact new or existing clients
• All-round support as part of The GR Company team, including generating ideas and proposals for new business development

EDUCATION

• Good university degree in a related subject (such as public policy, economics, politics, communications or international relations). Having a relevant Master’s degree is advantage.

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Here's what you can expect from The GR Company:

• A dynamic, multilingual and international work environment
• Hands-on exposure to and interaction with key figures in business, government and civil society on matters of public policy
• Opportunities for personal skill development and training
• Opportunities to develop and advance your career in government relations and public affairs