(Senior) Accreditation Officer, Sustainability & Technical Services [Contract]

• Support the APAC Chair in key functional and governance roles/duties: E.g. Reviewing structure/systems/processes/documentation, defining desired outcomes and shaping the direction of key APAC strategic plan and related initiatives 
• Support the planning and delivery, which include administrative support to fulfil APAC and Global ACI roles and commitment, as well as events, negotiations, and exchanges – Incl. Review and prepare strategic briefs, talking points, meeting papers and presentations for the APAC Chair's engagements across APAC and Global ACI. 
• Track developments and propose recommendations/follow-ups from APAC, Global ACI Executive Committees, General Assemblies, and related meetings, and ensure timely follow-through. 

• Conduct horizon scanning of developments across APAC and Global ACI, including constitutional amendments, standards transitions and emerging areas, to brief the APAC Chair and ensure timely, well-informed responses. 
• Identify and flag any developments or stakeholder dynamics arising from Chairmanship engagements that may have broader relevance to SAC's international affairs work. 
• Identify opportunities for SAC officers to contribute to APAC committees, working groups and peer evaluation activities, and coordinate nominations in line with APAC's processes and requirements. 

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend engagements with accreditation bodies, scheme owners and stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific and ASEAN regions, particularly in economies and sectors where greater collaboration can be developed. 
• Support the APAC Chair in outreach, bilateral and multilateral engagements, activities/events with regional accreditation counterparts and other stakeholders, ensuring each engagement has clear objectives and follow-through. 
• Coordinate and align efforts and plans with broader division plans and intentions
• Establish workflows and internal practices to ensure timely discussions, follow-ups and decision-making on above functions/roles 

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field. Candidates with a background in Engineering or Science and relevant international or policy experience are also welcome to apply. 

• At least three years of relevant experience in international relations, policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, programme management or a related field. 

• Strong ability to analyse complex developments and translate them into clear strategic implications and recommendations. 

• Experience in preparing management briefs, policy papers, presentations and senior-level meeting materials. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work across cultures and organisational boundaries. 

• Good project-management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and follow through on priorities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experiences in standards, accreditation, conformity assessment, regulation, international organisations or trade-related work would be an advantage. 

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We value individuals who demonstrate our CoRE values – collaborating effectively across teams, engaging others with respect, acting with courage to speak up and make decisions, and being enterprising in taking ownership, learning continuously, and driving outcomes in a dynamic environment.