Access Partnership seeks an intellectually curious and articulate individual interested in exposure to the 'world's leading information and communications technology (ICT) companies and to the policymakers forming the legal and political landscape of the technology sector. Access Partnership support our 'clients' business and public policy interests on the cutting edge of technology decision-making worldwide. Given the fast pace, constant evolution, and high-profile political focus on technology policy, Access Partnership seek dynamic, flexible, intelligent individuals ready to address new challenges.

If you are keen to shape tech policy in the region, research and analyse current issues affecting the digital economy and enjoy interacting with different stakeholders, this might be for you.

What you can expect to be doing

• Research and analyse domestic and international policy topics, political trends, processes, and regulations across all information technology and telecommunications policy in the following markets: Indonesia, Japan, Korea & Thailand as well as other countries you may be assigned
• Provide ongoing tracking and documenting of policy developments across multiple markets.
• Assist in developing office resources (marketing content, one-pagers, etc.) to backstop client engagement, including policy and business issues.
• Develop marketing and business development material
• Support research of telecommunications licensing requirements and manage licensing projects.
• Provide back-up administrative support. 

What you will bring

Essential

• 'Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics or Marketing
• Business or Native Fluency in Asian Languages essential due to external client-facing engagements
• A genuine interest in technology policy,An interest in international trade, politics, business and market trends.
• Demonstrated research abilities.Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
• IT literacy – at least intermediate level Microsoft office and other publishing platforms.
• The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and be self-sufficient.
• Well organized, highly motivated, and proactive in finding ways to get things done and meet professional goals.
• Flexibility to handle multiple requests, sometimes changing priority mid-stream.
• A self-starter with effective time management skills.

Desirable 

• Graduate degree or candidacy for graduate degree.
• Previous consultancy and/or technology policy experience.

The internship is based in Singapore. This is an opportunity for growth and development, and the position includes remuneration on an hourly basis. The internship would be for an initial term of three months. Access Partnership are open to flexible schedules but would prefer a candidate who is available in the office at least 20 hours per week. 

Please also include an example of your best work that shows why you're right for the job. This could take many forms, including your published writing or piece of analysis, a news article describing something you did, or academic work that illustrates your skills.

Access Partnership are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.