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Senior Associate, CEO's Office

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About AVPN

AVPN is a unique funders’ network committed to building a vibrant and high-impact social investment community across Asia. AVPN’s mission is to catalyse the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.

Job Description

The Senior Associate, CEO’s Office will play a key role in supporting the Chief of Staff in driving organizational priorities, strengthening cross-functional coordination, and ensuring the effective execution of AVPN’s strategic agenda.

Sitting at the center of the organization, the role provides an opportunity to work across teams and functions — from strategy and partnerships to operations and communications — to ensure that the CEO’s Office is well-informed, agile, and impactful in its engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and will work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and key external partners.

Responsibilities

    
 	
  • Strategic Coordination, Executive Support, Communication and Operational Excellence
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  • Support the Chief of Staff in advancing the CEO’s strategic priorities and organizational initiatives.
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  • Coordinate cross-functional projects and track progress against key deliverables and milestones.
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  • Prepare high-quality briefs, presentations, and talking points for the CEO’s engagements and meetings.
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  • Manage internal communications, documentation, and follow-ups to ensure effective decision-making and execution.
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  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO’s Office to drive alignment and accountability.
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  • Support planning and coordination of leadership meetings, retreats, and strategic reviews.
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  • Maintain dashboards, trackers, and knowledge systems to monitor institutional performance and priorities.
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Requirements

    
 	
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
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  • 3–5 years of professional experience in consulting, project management, strategy, or operations (experience in the social impact, philanthropy, or development sector preferred).
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  • Strong project management and coordination skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholders and timelines.
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  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise and compelling outputs.
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  • Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and project management tools (e.g. Airtable, Salesforce).
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  • High attention to detail, organizational ability, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented with sound judgment and discretion.
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  • Collaborative working style with the ability to build relationships across levels and functions.
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Application Process

Please apply through our application form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only notify candidates who have been shortlisted.



Equal Employment Opportunity



AVPN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage, actively pursue, and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Our employment is strictly decided on the basis of merit and business priorities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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