Assistant Consultant for Vero Advocacy (Hanoi, Vietnam)

About The RoleStructuring and proposing strategic advisory to clients around policy and regulatory challenges in Vietnam. Leading client service work, encompassing research, analysis, and presentations to ensure the highest quality deliverables. This includes overseeing the preparation, drafting, and finalization of analytical reports. Building, maintaining, and managing strong client relationships with diverse stakeholders. Building networks and relationships with bureaucrats, public officials, the business community, civil society organizations, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. Supporting business development efforts, including the drafting of proposals and participation in pitches. Working on special projects as needed and assigned, demonstrating strong project management skills. About YouBachelor’s degree or higher in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or related fields.2–4 years of experience in public policy, government relations, research, or consultancy.Strong understanding of Vietnam’s political, regulatory, and business environment.Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills in both English and Vietnamese.Proven ability to present insights clearly and manage multiple projects effectively.Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data or research tools is a plus.Curious, proactive, and collaborative, with a strategic and problem-solving mindset.About Vero AdvocacyVero Advocacy (VA) is a public policy advocacy and government relations advisory under the Southeast Asia's leading communications consultancy, Vero. We are dedicated to helping organizations understand and navigate the dynamic and complex public policy and regulatory development in Southeast Asia.Our mission is to empower our clients to access local expertise and insights, and create meaningful conversations, collaborations, and institutional relationships, with key stakeholders in a way that drives positive changes for the business and the broader industries and society.With a team of trusted experts and a deep understanding of public policy, we offer a comprehensive range of consultancy services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. From conducting in-depth policy analysis, providing strategic advice, to facilitating stakeholder engagement and embarking on strategic advocacy, we leverage our expertise and network to deliver actionable advice and tangible results.Place of workYour usual location for work will be the company's office at Lotte Mall West Lake - Hanoi, Bangkok or other Southeast Asia markets as requested.Standard working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday. These hours may vary depending on workload and client needs.Working at Vero AdvocacyYou will be a member of a talented, multicultural team of public policy, government relations, and communications specialists, spread across the region and brought together by their love for creative and efficient strategies and positive conversations. We pride in creating workplaces that feel like home, informal and deeply stimulating. Other BenefitsAnnual bonus: The year-end bonus is determined by the Company and at its sole discretion Leave: Your allocated holiday time at Vero Advocacy will be unlimited. We trust our people to use good judgement when given guidelines for making decisions about taking holiday and we know that our teams work better when they can rest and take a proper break from work. Our goal is that every team take an average of 15 days (minimum!) per person a year Health insurance: The Company will provide a private medical insurance as a benefit. The actual package and structure of the insurance may be determined by the Company and at its sole discretion Mental health budget: We understand the importance of access to proper mental health support, so we provide the Counseling by the Professional Psychologist to the team since day 1 as the VeroSquad