Associate Consultant, Corporate and Public Affairs | APCO Worldwide
Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and six of the top 10 companies on the Fortune 500.
APCO Worldwide has been in China since 1989, and has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. In Shanghai, we provide a full range of integrated services across multiple industries with a focus on information and technology, healthcare, food & consumer products, financial services, and advanced manufacturing. Our clients include large multinational companies, government, trade associations and non-profit organizations.
As an employer, APCO emphasizes talent development. APCO encourages employees to take full advantage of the opportunities afforded to them and to share knowledge and expertise with their peers. APCO is a majority women-owned business and as such we pay particular attention to family needs and provide an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is respected. We believe that living is learning and therefore we provide training programs for staff at all levels.
Overview
- Location: Beijing
- Industry: Business Services - Other
- Employer: APCO Worldwide
Job Description
The role:
APCO Worldwide is looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Beijing office. The Associate Consultant is responsible for independently leading client work and appropriately delegating tasks to his/her team members. They will work under the supervision of a Director and interfaces with all levels of staff and clients by taking the following primary responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day client communication and management by providing strategic advice on a full suite of public affairs tasks by analysing policy and issue monitoring results, providing strategic advice on government affairs strategy, and conducting stakeholder engagement under minimal supervision of senior managers
- Produce high-quality client deliverables (i.e. policy analysis, stakeholder engagement strategy, executive briefing materials, etc.)
- Contribute actively in internal and client meetings by offering knowledgeable and practical suggestions
- Support senior managers to develop new business by preparing credentials and proposals
- Maintain self-driven passion and actively develop knowledge of client issues and related industry trends, maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, participate in industry networking events and inform team leaders on potential new business opportunities
Qualifications & Standards:
- Degree educated or equivalent
- Ideally, a minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant experience working in a government organisation, consulting firm, corporation, academic institution or a diplomatic posting
- A keen interest in politics and current affairs. An understanding of the ICT industry a plus
- Fluent Mandarin speaker
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to write strategically in English
- Solid project management experience and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Collaborative team player that also has the ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities
