Company OverviewThe Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation promoting international cooperation and understanding. Its Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia fosters exchange on regional integration, geopolitics, political cooperation, digital transformation, and sustainability across Asia.Job SummaryLead and manage the Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia, driving strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis to advance regional cooperation and political dialogue across Asia.ResponsibilitiesManage the regional programme for Asia, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective resource utilizationPlan, coordinate, and oversee local, regional, and international programme activities to achieve impactful outcomesConceptualize, budget, organize, and implement events that engage key stakeholders and promote programme objectivesIdentify and engage partners and participants at the level of regional organizations to foster collaborationDevelop and maintain meaningful collaborative relationships with political stakeholders to enhance programme reachProvide in-depth policy analyses and briefings to inform decision‑making and strategic planningConduct research on current political developments relevant to the programme region to guide activitiesCoordinate effectively with KAS headquarters and country/regional offices to ensure programme coherence and supportLead and support a diverse team of local and foreign staff members, promoting professionalism and teamwork under pressureRequired competencies and certificationsAt least ten years of active experience as a policy advisor or analystComprehensive knowledge of the German and European political systemsExtensive understanding of political developments in the Asian regionEstablished personal network of political stakeholders within the regionWillingness and ability to travel extensively across AsiaProficiency in English and German speaking and writing skills to manage corporate Pastis accounting software and liaise with headquarters in GermanyStrong communication, cooperation, teamwork, and leadership skills to manage programme demands effectivelyPreferred competencies and qualificationsKnowledge of the Asian cultural sphereProficiency in additional languages, especially Asian languagesDemonstrated socio‑political commitment and alignment with European democratic values guiding KASCreativity, reliability, and professionalism in leading diverse teams
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