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Director

Director

KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG LTD. • D08 Little India, SG
8 days ago
Job description
Roles & Responsibilities

Company Overview

The 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 Summary

Lead 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the regional programme for Asia, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective resource utilization
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee local, regional, and international programme activities to achieve impactful outcomes
  • Conceptualize, budget, organize, and implement events that engage key stakeholders and promote programme objectives
  • Identify and engage partners and participants at the level of regional organizations to foster collaboration
  • Develop and maintain meaningful collaborative relationships with political stakeholders to enhance programme reach
  • Provide in-depth policy analyses and briefings to inform decision-making and strategic planning
  • Conduct research on current political developments relevant to the programme region to guide activities
  • Coordinate effectively with KAS headquarters and country/regional offices to ensure programme coherence and support
  • Lead and support a diverse team of local and foreign staff members, promoting professionalism and teamwork under pressure

Required competencies and certifications

  • At least ten years of active experience as a policy advisor or analyst
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the German and European political systems
  • Extensive understanding of political developments in the Asian region
  • Established personal network of political stakeholders within the region
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Asia
  • Proficiency in English and German speaking and writing skills to manage corporate Pastis accounting software and liaise with headquarters in Germany
  • Strong communication, cooperation, teamwork, and leadership skills to manage programme demands effectively

Preferred competencies and qualifications

  • Knowledge of the Asian cultural sphere
  • Proficiency in additional languages, especially Asian languages
  • Demonstrated socio-political commitment and alignment with European democratic values guiding KAS
  • Creativity, reliability, and professionalism in leading diverse teams

Tell employers what skills you have

Excellent Communication Skills
Strategic Planning
Management Skills
Leadership
Public Policy
Strategic Policy Development
Conceptualization
Written Communication
Budget
Public Relations
Project Management
Team Management
International NGOs
Budgeting
International Development
Organization
Foreign Relations
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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