Job Description

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is one of the political foundations of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its international activities and projects, KAS gives a substantial contribution to international cooperation and understanding.

We are hiring!

Deputy Director

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join the team of 20 colleagues at the foundation's office in Lavender. As Deputy Director, you will report to the Political Dialogue Asia Director, while independently planning, overseeing, and executing selected projects from our portfolio from ideation through to completion. You will interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and carry the sole responsibility of transparent budget planning and financial accounting of your projects.

Responsibilities

. Responsible managment of the regional programme for the Asian region


Plan and oversee local, regional and overseas programme activities Conceptualise (budget and content), plan, organise and implement events Ensure the presence of key stakeholders and brief them on their contributions Identify partners and participants on the level of regional organisations Initiate, develop, maintain and deepen meaningful collaborative relationships Provide policy analyses and policy briefings Conduct research on current political developments
. Coordination with the KAS headquarters and the country and regional offices

Requirements

Academic education and at least three years of work experience in international cooperation Excellent English and German skills, additional knowledge of an Asian language is a plus Intercultural competence Broad political knowledge about the region, in particular about the mechanisms in the area of multilateralism Ability to travel on a regular basis Identification with European and democratic values
. Knowledge of the Asian cultural sphere


Creativity, reliability, professionalism and the ability to work and communicate in a team
This position offers an attractive range of duties, an interesting and varied work environment, and an appropriate remuneration in accordance with the salary scheme of KAS as a German nonprofit organisation. We look forward to receiving your application!


Only applications received via e-mail will be considered. Please include: A Letter of Motivation (tell us something unique about who you are!), your CV, reference letters, University degree(s) and transcripts, and any relevant certificates to HR Manager:

telagavathy.s@kas.de

The application shall include the earliest date of availability, nationality and visa status in Singapore.

Application Deadline: 8 November 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we will only contact those applicants who will be invited for interviews.