About AVPN
AVPN is a unique funders' network committed to building a vibrant and high-impact social investment community across Asia. AVPN's mission is to catalyse the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.
Job Description
AVPN is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join our Policy team, with additional responsibilities supporting the Engagement team. Reporting to the Policy Director, this role bridges policy development and programme delivery, contributing to AVPN's work in blended finance, AI for Good, and strategic philanthropy. You will collaborate across internal teams and with external partners to support the design and delivery of high-impact initiatives, including AVPN's Global Conference, regional Summits, and policy roundtables. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Policy Director to shape AVPN's policy direction and articulate its value proposition to the social investor ecosystem, at a critical period of organisational growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Over time, you may deepen your focus within the Policy team or grow into a cross-functional management role.
Responsibilities
- Support the Policy Director in delivering strategic projects and programmes across blended finance, philanthropy, AI and Technology for Good, and policy innovation.
- Conduct policy research and landscape scans; distill insights from research and stakeholder engagements into briefing notes, talking points, social media posts, and internal summaries.
- Develop presentation decks, proposals, and internal materials to communicate AVPN's policy positioning and strategic value-add.
- Coordinate event logistics and execution in collaboration with the Engagement team, including speaker outreach, RSVP tracking, run-of-show preparation, and on-the-day support.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination between the Policy and Engagement teams to ensure seamless project and event delivery.
- Where appropriate, manage select policy initiatives and stakeholder engagements under the guidance of the Policy Director.
- Contribute to other initiatives as required, in collaboration with colleagues across AVPN's verticals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, international development, economics, finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in policy research, stakeholder engagement, programme management, or related areas. Experience in consulting, investment banking, public affairs, or other fast-paced, results-oriented environments is an asset.
- Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills across formats and audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives and contribute to cross-functional teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent AVPN professionally to external partners.
- Detail-oriented and highly organised, with strong ownership of tasks and deadlines.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Passion for social impact, and demonstrated interest in areas such as sustainable finance, blended finance, impact investing, or philanthropy in Asia.
Application Process
Please apply through our application form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only notify candidates who have been shortlisted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AVPN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage, actively pursue, and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Our employment is strictly decided on the basis of merit and business priorities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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