About Vriens & Partners

Vriens & Partners is the leading government affairs and political risk consulting firm in Southeast Asia. We are
headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines
and Cambodia. We employ over 100 staff and 30 senior advisors and offer our consultants a challenging and
dynamic working environment and exposure to multiple sectors, in a growing advisory firm. Our clients are
multinationals, business associations, and non-governmental organizations.

The Vriens & Partners Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships

The Vriens & Partners Fellowship program is a year-long opportunity to work with and contribute to our teams
in a selected country office in Southeast Asia. The program is open to undergraduate and graduates degree
holders from select institutions with demonstrated interest and experience in Southeast Asian political,
commercial and economic issues. During the program, Fellows will gain first-hand experience at the frontlines
of corporate government affairs in Southeast Asia, working with experienced V&P consultants and government
relations practitioners and clients. Responsibilities will differ for undergraduate Fellows and Graduate Fellows:

Fellow

• Carry out desk and primary research for clients on a wide variety of political and economic issues, as

well as identify industry and sectoral-specific challenges

• Conduct ground research through engagement with government agencies and relevant stakeholders
• Draft and prepare analytical reports, meeting notes, memos
• Support business development activities and contribute to the growth of the office and the firm as a

other firm development initiatives
Graduate Fellow

• The above activities, as well as:
• Prepare proposals and client presentations as part of business development work
• Meet with clients to understand their background and requirements
• Support and represent V&P at meetings and workshops

We expect the candidate to be a foreign policy analyst, with a proven capacity to source information, develop
credible and nuanced political and policy analysis, and communicate effectively to a range of internal and
external stakeholders. We expect the candidate to be an adept analytical and strategic thinker, with well-
honed skills in synthesizing complex information, drawing conclusions, and translating them into action.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of and interest in government and financial/economic systems and structures across

Southeast Asia

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks, and strong attention to detail.
• First rate analytical writing, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Academic background in Political Science, Law, Journalism, Economics, International Relations.
  

Additional Information:

• Locations: Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Hanoi, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Yangon
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (full time) with understanding that weekend/urgent overtime work will be

required on a periodic basis.

Interested candidates should send their applications to fellowship@vrienspartners.com and indicate the
position being applied for (Fellowship or Graduate Fellowship) in the subject line. Please include a cover
letter and resume.