The One Family Foundation (OFF), a Netherlands-based family foundation with a global impact, is seeking an Asia Engagement Advisor to strengthen its initiatives in social innovation across the region. This remote, part-time role offers an opportunity for a senior professional to influence regional policy, build cross-sector partnerships, and advance systemic change through innovative collaborations between governments, social entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners.
About One Family Foundation
One Family Foundation is a mission-driven organization committed to creating systemic solutions to complex global challenges. Founded as a family foundation, OFF has incubated social innovation projects and startups, creating sustainable solutions to poverty, environmental degradation, and social inequities. From 2020 to 2025, the foundation operated Catalyst Now, a global network of social entrepreneurs, which has now evolved into an independent organization.
OFF also convenes the Government Council for Social Innovation (GCSI), a coalition of governments focused on advancing social innovation globally. Through this council, the foundation leverages collaboration across sectors to create policy environments conducive to social innovation, enabling impactful public-private initiatives worldwide.
Role Overview
The Asia Engagement Advisor will lead strategic engagement efforts in Asia, collaborating closely with governments, regional bodies, and social innovation partners. Reporting to the Head of Global Engagement, this advisor will coordinate with regional advisors and global teams to ensure that Asia-focused insights inform the foundation’s broader strategy.
This role is highly strategic, requiring senior-level experience in government relations, policy advocacy, or international development. The advisor must possess a deep understanding of the Asian public sector, regional policy landscapes, and mechanisms for fostering innovation ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Government & Policy Engagement
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-level government stakeholders, policymakers, and regulatory bodies across Asia.
- Develop policy recommendations and advocacy strategies aligned with OFF’s mission to advance social innovation.
- Represent OFF in policy forums, multilateral discussions, and government consultations to ensure regional priorities are recognized.
2. Regional Strategy & Coordination
- Design and implement a regional engagement strategy, identifying priority countries, sectors, and policy themes.
- Monitor policy trends affecting social entrepreneurship and innovation across Asia.
- Facilitate cross-country knowledge exchange among governments, regional institutions, and ecosystem partners.
3. Programme Design & Support
- Advise global teams on policy components related to Asia-focused initiatives.
- Ensure that regional insights inform program design, strategy, and implementation.
- Support research, reporting, and monitoring of policy and social innovation developments.
4. Partnership & Ecosystem Building
- Build alliances with NGOs, think tanks, social innovators, and donors to expand impact and scale initiatives.
- Identify funding and collaboration opportunities that strengthen public-private innovation efforts.
- Support the growth of networks that enable systemic change and regional innovation.
Qualifications
- Experience: 7–10 years of progressively senior roles in public policy, government affairs, or international development.
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of Asia’s public sector, innovation policy, economic development, or entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Skills: Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, relationship-building, and cross-cultural communication.
- Education: Master’s degree in public policy, international relations, development studies, or equivalent experience.
- Languages: Fluent English; additional UN language preferred.
Why This Work Matters
Social innovation in Asia faces unique challenges, including fragmented governance, policy gaps, and limited cross-sector collaboration. By engaging governments, regional bodies, and ecosystem partners, the Asia Engagement Advisor helps create policy frameworks that enable social entrepreneurship to flourish.
The advisor’s work directly contributes to OFF’s broader mission: building inclusive, collaborative approaches to tackle pressing social challenges. This role allows the advisor to influence public policy, foster cross-sector partnerships, and amplify the impact of social innovation across the region.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Fully remote and flexible work environment with international collaboration.
- Exposure to global policy engagement, multilateral forums, and social innovation initiatives.
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven team focused on systemic change.
- Engagement with a network of global thought leaders, innovators, and government stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience in policy advocacy, strategic coalition building, and ecosystem development.
Application Process
- Start Date: As soon as possible, no later than April 15, 2026.
- Application Deadline: April 6, 2026.
- How to Apply: Submit CV and cover letter via the online form: https://forms.gle/QTXkdUvcj6gFEhfp9
- Note: Applications are only accepted through the online form.
Conclusion
The Asia Engagement Advisor role at One Family Foundation offers a rare opportunity for a senior policy and engagement professional to shape regional innovation ecosystems, influence government policy, and contribute to systemic social change. By bridging public, private, and civil sectors, the advisor will help drive solutions that address complex social challenges, ensuring that Asia becomes a vibrant hub for inclusive innovation and social impact.
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