As the Head of Stakeholder Relations, you will play a key role in providing strategic and tactical oversight of the APNIC Foundation's stakeholder relations, technical engagement and advocacy, with the goal of securing funding and support for Internet development projects and managing internal and external relationships.

Reporting to the Foundation CEO, this is a high-profile, externally facing role that requires well-honed stakeholder management skills and a solid understanding of the Internet ecosystem.

In this role, you will get an opportunity to:

• Build, manage, and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including the technical community, governments, civil society organisations, industry organisations, development organisations, philanthropic and donor organisations and the private sector 
• Manage and support fundraising strategies and activities to diversify and secure funding sources, and build and nurture donor relationships 
• Lead research, advocacy, stakeholder outreach and mobilisation, and advice leadership, on strategies and issues related to Internet and digital development in line with the Foundation's vision and mission 
• Lead specific stakeholder outreach initiatives, dialogue and other forms of engagement to understand key needs and concerns, and to inform the review and enhancement of project delivery 
• Manage, support, and contribute to the development of organisational papers, presentations, opinion pieces and research in line with the Foundation's vision and mission 
  The recruitment process will include a minimum of two rounds of interviews including a practical and pre-employment checks (reference and police checks).
  In order to be set up for success, we'll expect you to have:
• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree with minimum 15 years' experience in the technology or related sector 
• Substantial familiarity and thorough understanding of the Internet ecosystem, including technical infrastructure 
• Extensive knowledge of technical and policy issues related to Internet and digital development 
• Extensive experience in community and stakeholder engagement, and ability to effectively engage at multiple levels, from CEO and decision-makers to technical personnel 
• Experience in leading teams and projects and analysing project deliverables and impact 
• Thorough understanding of, and experience working in, the Asia Pacific region, fluent in English and at least one other Asia Pacific language 
• Excellent oral and written communication, and public speaking skills 
• A range of existing relationships across the technology, development and philanthropic sectors 

We don't expect you to be an expert in everything and place a strong emphasis on learning and development. So whilst it would be nice if your background included the above, we'll support you to grow and learn them.

The Foundation team is multicultural and diverse and prides itself on a respectful and inclusive culture.

We also offer:

• An opportunity to invest in the knowledge and skills that are important for personal growth and development
• A hybrid working environment
• The trust to take ownership of your role
• Access to a wide range of assistance programs and other benefits

Who are we and what do we do?

The APNIC Foundation is a registered non-profit in Australia and Hong Kong with its main office in Brisbane. The Foundation's mission is "to increase investment in Internet development in the Asia Pacific region" to support the work of APNIC, the Internet numbers registry for the Asia Pacific.

The APNIC Foundation and APNIC share a common vision of "a global, open, stable, and secure Internet that serves the entire Asia Pacific community". Under its charter, the Foundation seeks to "advance education, on a non-profit making basis, in technical, operational and policy matters relating to Internet infrastructure".

Why is this so important?

The Internet is an essential part of life but a 'digital divide' exists not only between the 'connected' and the 'unconnected', but between those who enjoy dependable, fast, secure services and those who do not, with serious implications for efforts to achieve sustainable social and economic development in the Asia Pacific region.

With reliable, affordable and secure access to a quality Internet, billions of people can be healthier, better educated, and more productive members of society. By investing in developing skills and infrastructure we can foster an open, stable and secure Internet, accessible to all.

Please note the applicant can be based in Brisbane or any location within the Asia Pacific region.

If you have an enquiry about the above advertised position, please email [email protected] with a subject title 'Head of Stakeholder Relations'.

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