Public Affairs Specialist (18-month Contract)

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive public affairs and policy advocacy strategies that align with organisational goals

• Analyzelegislative and regulatory landscapes, and monitor public sentiment and media narratives to proactively identify strategic opportunities, mitigate risks, and adapt advocacy tactics

• Translate complex policy and strategic initiatives into accessible, persuasive messages customised to target audiences. Prepare policy briefs, presentations, and other communication materials to support advocacy and public affairs activities

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated efforts

• Cultivateand sustain strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications or related fields

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 years in a management r ole in sizeable organisations

• Solid experience in handling government processes, legislative and regulatory environments

• Owns a strong media network with proven ability to pitch stories effectively to maintain favourable media coverage

• Possesses deep awareness of political dynamics and media landscapes to foresee potential reactions and devise pre-emptive strategies to shape narratives and mitigate risks

• Strong project management skills with experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives

• Highly resilient and adaptable to work in a dynamic and politically sensitive environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, and establish rapport with all levels of staff

• Excellent command of verbal and written Chinese and English

Closing Date for Application:
30 April 2026