Senior Associate – Government Communication & Public Policy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of complex advisory projects from inception to completion.

• Exercise decision-making authority within project scope, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of all project deliverables before submission to management or clients.

• Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive issue resolution.

• Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, integrating expertise across the firm to deliver holistic solutions.

2. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the strategic point of contact for key client accounts, responsible for relationship health, satisfaction, and retention.

• Advise clients at a strategic level on government communication and public policy matters, providing forward-looking and actionable recommendations.

• Engage with senior stakeholders in government, business, and civil society to represent client interests, facilitate constructive dialogue, and support informed decision-making.

• Manage complex stakeholder dynamics, ensuring alignment between client objectives and broader policy or regulatory contexts.

3. Policy & Regulatory Advisory

• Direct in-depth policy analysis and provide high-level insights into political, economic, and regulatory developments.

• Guide clients through complex and evolving policy landscapes, ensuring informed decision-making.

• Develop policy briefs, consultation strategies, and position papers on high-priority issues.

4. Team Management, Training & Coaching

• Manage project teams to ensure effective coordination, optimal workload allocation, and timely delivery of outputs.

• Mentor and coach Associates and junior staff, providing structured feedback, career development guidance, and performance oversight.

• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions, internal training, and skills-building initiatives.

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture.

5. Firm Development & Business Growth

• Identify emerging trends and opportunities aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.

• Lead or support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, pitch delivery, and network expansion.

• Represent the firm at policy forums, industry events, and in public commentary to enhance thought leadership.

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PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Success in this role will be assessed based on:

• Timely delivery of high-quality outputs that meet client objectives and have undergone thorough quality assurance before submission.

• Growth, retention, and satisfaction of client accounts.

• Effective leadership and management of project teams.

• Development and retention of junior talent.

• Measurable contributions to business development and firm positioning.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science, economics, or related field; Master’s or higher preferred.

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in public policy, government affairs, or consulting, including at least 2 years in a leadership and team management capacity.

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and deliver strategic outcomes.

• Deep understanding of Vietnam’s political system, policy-making processes, and regulatory environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

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KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop high-performing teams.

• Proven project and team management capabilities, including workload planning and conflict resolution.

• Commitment to service quality assurance and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable advice.

• Relationship management skills with senior-level stakeholders.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and writing capabilities.

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BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary with performance-based annual bonus.

• Comprehensive