BambooHR is seeking candidates for the role of Program Associate in Asia Pacific. It is a hybrid job under the department Advocacy- Policy and International Programs.
About the Role
The Program Associate aids the Asia Pacific Advocacy and Policy Director and regional policy and international programmes staff in strategy setting and execution of our regional plan. The Program Associate helps to conceptualize and operationalise policy programmes in support of regional priorities, assists in coordination across organizational arms for the Asia Pacific policy and advocacy team, and assists with stakeholder communications and engagement. Our Asia Pacific advocacy and policy presence is divided into the following regions for day-to-day work: South Asia; South East Asia; East Asia; and Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
The Program Associate reports through the Asia Pacific Advocacy and Policy Director and principally aids and further assists the Asia Pacific policy staff and members of other teams as necessary. The role will actively contribute to the regional team’s work in support of the organization of RightsCon in Asia in 2025, Access Now’s annual conference on human rights in the digital age, requiring extensive coordination with the RightsCon team, sub-regional staffers, and other stakeholders.
What you’ll do
- Regional programme coordination, strategy and team assistance
- Regional stakeholder engagement and outreach support
- Workflow, Communications, and Documentation support
Skills, education, and mindset you’ll bring
- Strong understanding of and appreciation for the key issues and challenges facing the internet, and its users, in the Asia Pacific region.
- Excellent project management skills, including demonstrated proficiency in collaborative project management utilising tools such as Notion, Trello, Google Workspace, Mattermost or Slack, showcasing a commitment to organised and efficient workflows.
- Ability to navigate and excel in a dynamic work environment, including agile multi-tasking to adeptly manage multiple work streams with flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to drive processes and timelines to meet deadlines.
- Unwavering attention to detail and high levels of organization, ensuring precision and thoroughness in all tasks.
- Proven capability to drive process improvements, showcasing a proactive approach to refining and optimizing workflows.
- A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
- Substantial experience with cross-border work, ideally in an international setting, showcasing a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics.
- Excellent communication abilities, able to liaise with many people from various backgrounds.
- Proficient in working across different time zones, including asynchronous communications, highlighting effective collaboration and communication skills in a globally dispersed environment.
- Experience working with policymakers in the public and private sectors in the region is a plus.
- Candidates should be able to work in the UTC +5.5 time zone, and ideally co-located with our Asia Pacific Advocacy and Policy Director.
Location
Delhi
Remuneration
The placement within the salary range for this role begins at 163,200 Per Month and will be determined by depth of experience.
Benefits
Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:
- Work-life balance…including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
- Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Extensive workplace flexibility
- Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs
- Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
Application Procedure
Please submit the following documents by March 29, 2024:
- Résumé/CV (removing all personally identifying information such as age, gender, marital status, address, and photo)
- Thoughtful cover letter outlining your suitability for our role, with particular attention to your experience aligning to the core functions
