In the Policy Officer (Asia) role, you will act as our principal policy expert for part of the Asia region. This is one of two Asia roles in the organisation and will primarily focus on China and the wider South East Asia region. The role holder will also provide support for the delivery of UUKi’s programmatic work and wider thematic and regional policy work as required. This exciting role will offer the chance to work with senior government officials and policymakers, and the opportunity to develop your regional expertise and use this to support the international ambitions of our members. The role provides opportunities for domestic travel and overseas travel.
You will be a motivated, independent worker with a keen interest in higher education and the international dimensions of education and research policy.
You will be responsible for providing high-quality information, advice and guidance, developing and maintaining strong relationships with the higher education sector and working with policy makers both in the UK and Asia. You will work collaboratively across the full range of UUKi’s core priorities to develop and deliver a programme of work that helps our members enhance their international profile and impact in the regions.
The regional focus of this role may develop over the contract period to reflect UUKi’s emerging global engagement priorities.
Interviews are expected to take place in mid-May.
Reference: UUK01322
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