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APCO ยท 1 day ago

Associate Director, Public Affairs

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. The role involves leading high-stakes client projects, managing key business relationships, and developing and securing new client accounts while supervising and mentoring team members.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead a wide range of advisory, research, communication, and stakeholder engagement work for high-profile, globally recognized clients
Manage, nurture, and grow client relationships, overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and effectively delegating tasks
Provide consistently high levels of client service through proactive account management, serving as a key contact to maintain and grow client relationships
Implement comprehensive public affairs, communications, and policy advocacy strategies to address client issues and support their growth objectives
Gather intelligence and develop insights on issues relevant to existing and prospective clients to enhance relationships and support business growth

Qualification

International public affairsPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementProject managementClient relationship developmentStrategic engagementCorporate consulting experienceInternational marketsAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsWriting skills

Required

At least 6 years of related experience in international public affairs, U.S. public policy initiatives, or political/stakeholder campaigns
Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines
Solid project management experience, including leading major accounts and overseeing successful project teams
Demonstrated success in formulating and leading strategic engagements with external stakeholders
Ability to translate technical policy and regulatory issues for a business audience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

Preferred

Experience working in corporate consulting or counseling roles is preferred
Knowledge of and/or experience in international markets is an advantage, particularly in The Gulf, China, Japan or India

Company

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Anne Kolton
Vice President
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Pamela Passman
Chair, Corporate and Managing Director, New York
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