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APCO

Senior Associate Director, Public Affairs

APCO

Associate Director leading public affairs strategy and advisory work in Indonesia for APCO Worldwide. Collaborating with Singapore and managing complex projects across diverse sectors.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeJakarta • 🇮🇩 IndonesiaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in public affairs, government relations, and policy strategy, with a strong focus on navigating complex regulatory environments and building strategic relationships. Proven ability to lead multi-market teams and deliver high-impact solutions tailored to client needs in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

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Public Affairs StrategyGovernment RelationsPolicy AnalysisStrategic CommunicationsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Policy StrategyRegulatory AnalysisMarket AccessReputation ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentPolitical AnalysisC-Suite AdvisoryEmerging Policy TrendsMulti-Market Program Management
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsRelationship BuildingHigh-Performance Execution
Industry Keywords
Indonesia Policy EcosystemGeopolitical TransitionFMCGSustainabilityTechnology SectorHealth SectorEmerging SectorsPublic Affairs EcosystemStrategic AdvisoryClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead multi-market advisory programs across Indonesia, ensuring operational and strategic work steams are aligned with Singapore as the regional anchor.
  • Diagnose and interpret political, regulatory, and societal dynamics to craft forward-looking strategies and issue campaigns.
  • Advise C-suite executives on market access, policy shifts, and reputation positioning in highly regulated and politically sensitive environments.
  • Integrate intelligence, communications, and policy insights to deliver unified, high-impact solutions for clients facing complex challenges.
  • Manage key anchor accounts across multiple markets, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery excellence.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities with both multinational and regional clients, particularly those navigating geopolitical or regulatory transition.
  • Build APCO’s reputation as the trusted strategic advisor for organizations seeking to expand, protect, or influence their license to operate in Indonesia and Southeast Asia as a whole.
  • Collaborate across APCO’s global offices to deliver cohesive cross-regional client programs.
  • Originate and develop strategic frameworks and plans that establishes a blueprint for how the team can work together to advance client’s business objectives.
  • Position APCO as a thought leader within the region’s public affairs and policy ecosystem through industry commentary, roundtables, and high-level partnerships.
  • Build relationships with key Indonesian policymakers, business leaders, think tanks, and industry associations.
  • Actively monitor and interpret emerging policy trends in Indonesia and neighboring markets, advising clients on strategic implications.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire multi-market teams to deliver integrated solutions rooted in insight and consequence.
  • Foster a culture of curiosity, analytical rigor, and high-performance execution across public affairs, policy, and communications disciplines.
  • Support APCO’s transformation into a unified regional advisory hub, championing collaboration and knowledge-sharing across markets.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 10 of professional experience in public affairs, government relations, policy strategy, or strategic communications, ideally in a consulting, corporate, or institutional context.
  • Proven ability to operate across multiple industries—technology, health, FMCG, sustainability and emerging sectors.
  • Deep knowledge of Indonesia’s policy ecosystem and strong fluency in political and economic affairs.
  • Demonstrated success in building and executing in-market public affairs and reputation strategies.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills; adept at navigating senior client relationships and high-stakes issues.
  • Regional experience managing teams and projects across diverse markets and regulatory environments.
  • Fluency in English and Bahasa are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options