Country Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

at  Vriens Partners

COUNTRY DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY, 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 110 full-time employees
of over ten nationalities, as well as 30 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 12 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, public policy and political analysis.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• 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 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.

• Prior experience in client management will be an added advantage.

• Proven expertise in government affairs, public policy and political analysis.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and business development acumen.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of politics, government, and bureaucracy in Singapor