Project Assistant, Public Affairs

at  APCO WORLDWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES PTE LIMITED

APCO has an opportunity for a Project Assistant, Public Affairs, to join our growing office in Singapore.
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping clients navigate an increasingly complex world. In Southeast Asia we work with organizations region-wide, providing government relations, strategic communications, media management, market access, digital and advisory services.

THE ROLE

APCO has an opportunity for a Project Assistant, Public Affairs, to join our growing office in Singapore.
The Project Assistant is primarily responsible for day-to-day client work under the daily supervision of a more senior team member. The Project Assistant plays a key role in the coordination of account activity and will perform a variety of tasks including research and analysis, issues monitoring and mapping and preparing summary reports to support the client engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive government relations strategies tailored to the unique political and regulatory landscapes of Southeast Asian countries.
• Provide day-to-day support to client projects by producing quality client deliverables (i.e. issue monitoring report, policy research and analysis memo, briefing materials, etc.) and conducting stakeholder outreach under minimal supervision of senior managers
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in Southeast Asian countries to identify opportunities and risks for clients and advise accordingly.
• Support client meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to integrate strategies for stakeholder engagement strategies into overall client external communication and advocacy efforts.
• Support thought leadership initiatives on relevant platforms in the Southeast Asian market, positioning clients as leaders in their respective industries.
• Maintain self-driven passion and actively develop knowledge of client issues and related industry trends, establish relationships with key opinion leaders, participate in industry networking events and inform team leaders of potential new business opportunities
• Support the team in efficiently producing and refining high caliber written materials, including customized messaging, briefings, analytical reports and whitepapers, amongst others.
• Support the team in coordinating and logistical support for workshops, roundtables, meetings and relevant events.