Associate

ASSOCIATE, INDONESIA

Vriens & Partners (V&P) is the leading government affairs consulting firm in Southeast Asia. Operating in the most dynamic part of the world, Vriens & Partners is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Our team comprises 110 full-time employees from over ten nationalities, as well as 30 senior advisors from across the region.

V&P's culture is open and welcoming, where everyone can voice their opinion and make a positive impact. Our collaborative approach across diverse teams and industries allows for employees to grow as individuals and consultants and build new standards of achievement.

Our clients are primarily major multinationals, along with various business associations and non-governmental organizations. A growing advisory firm, V&P offers a challenging and unique work environment, as well as exposure to multiple business sectors. Find out more at www.vrienspartners.com.

POSITION

The Associate is responsible for leading government affairs and public policy projects in Indonesia, across a variety of sectors and in a cross-cultural setting. The Associate will also be responsible for working with firm leadership to shape and execute the firm's growth strategy in the Indonesia market.

We expect the candidate to be an experienced project and client manager with proven capacity to lead engagements with the Indonesian government, drive projects in a high-pressure environment to completion, work with nimble teams and external specialists of varying levels of seniority and expertise, and build and sustain external coalitions.

We expect the candidate to be an adept analytical and strategic thinker, with well-honed skills in synthesizing complex information, drawing conclusions, and translating them into action. Clearly communicating plans of action to international professionals will be part of your daily work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to six years relevant work experience in an in-house government or external affairs role in a multi-national company, consulting, the Indonesian government, journalism, or think tanks.
• A relevant undergraduate degree, preferably in areas of political science, economics, public policy, law, or international relations. An advanced degree is a value-add.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Indonesian government, Indonesian political dynamics, policy and regulatory drivers, protocols, and cultural norms.
• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Motivated self-starter, team player, eagerness to contribute to firm's growth;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Additional Information:

• Location: Jakarta
• Travel: Occasionally

Interested candidates should send their applications to [Confidential Information] no later than 20 October 2026 and indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

Please include a cover letter demonstrating interest and fitness for the position (required) and current resume.