GSCC | Senior Strategist, Asia Industry and Trade

The Senior Strategist will lead the development and delivery of GSCC’s Asia industry and trade strategy, using industrial competitiveness, trade relationships and supply-chain transformation as levers to accelerate the region’s clean-energy transition.

Working at the intersection of strategic communications, industrial policy and regional campaigning, the role will identify where business interests, market demand and cross-border investment can create opportunities for change. It will turn these opportunities into focused campaigns that strengthen the case for affordable, reliable clean power, greener industrial development and low-carbon supply chains.

The role will connect regional developments with national priorities, working closely with country teams to translate external market signals, industrial opportunities and credible partner voices into domestic policy influence. This includes helping shape Korea’s role in Asia’s green transition, while developing a broader Southeast Asian portfolio on green industry, trade and supply chains.

The Senior Strategist will line manage one or two Associates and provide strategic direction, prioritisation and support across their work.

How you'll contribute

• Develop and lead a focused regional strategy on green industry and trade, aligned with GSCC’s Asia priorities and country-team objectives.
• Identify opportunities to use industrial competitiveness, export interests, investment decisions and supply-chain requirements to advance clean power and industrial decarbonisation.
• Track relevant developments in industrial policy, trade, clean technology and regional supply chains, assessing their implications for campaign strategy.
• Guide the development of evidence, case studies and briefings that demonstrate the relationship between clean power, industrial competitiveness and economic opportunity.
• Build relationships with business associations, researchers, industry experts and other credible voices who can help influence policy and corporate decisions.
• Work with communications teams across Asia to turn research and regional intelligence into effective media, digital and stakeholder-engagement outputs.
• Connect evidence and voices across markets, ensuring regional work strengthens country-level campaigns and drive policy impact at the national & regional level.
• Line manage one to two Associates in the green industrial and trade aspect of Asia’s portfolio. Provide guidance and support professional development and high-quality delivery.
• Manage work plans, respective fundraising efforts and reporting, review progress and adapt the strategy.

Our ideal candidate has

• Substantial experience in strategic communications, campaigning, public policy or related work, with a strong focus on Asia.
• A strong understanding of green industrial development, trade and supply chains, and how these intersect with climate and energy policy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and translate complex political and economic analysis into practical campaigns.
• Experience engaging business, policy, research or financial stakeholders and building partnerships beyond the traditional climate community.
• Strong political judgement and the ability to identify credible opportunities for influence across different Asian contexts.
• Experience managing people and leading collaborative work across countries or teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to teamwork and management.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)
• Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays
• Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world
• A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year.

Location: Asia, preferably East Asia and/or Southeast Asia

Some international travel will be required. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Contract and Benefits disclaimer: Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process.

Salary / Fee: Meliore sets compensation levels through a systematic alignment with local market data, taking into account the responsibility level of each role or the expected level of services and the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We apply a consistent, equitable, compensation policy, and provide data on our calculations and pay or fee ranges, in all locations where we operate. Our compensation practices reflect our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accountability, and are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with evolving market standards and organisational values.

Originally posted on Himalayas