Regional Senior Advisor – Space & Connectivity Practice

About us:
Access Partnership is the frontier consultancy getting innovation into market faster across technology, AI, Space and Health. With over 150 experts across six continents, we help clients in government, private sector and industry navigate complex regulatory, policy and communications challenges for the benefit of society.
Complex problems don't sit in silos and neither do we. Delivering frontier innovation into market takes a team of specialists that get you from concept to diffusion. Our architects of innovation - from strategists, economists, engineers, physicians to lawyers - work as one team to deliver technology into market for the benefit of society.
We guide businesses and governments through complex regulatory challenges, shaping regulations and policy get market access for innovative companies. Our clients drive growth, and attract investment into national markets. The firm’s roster of world-leading clients includes the largest technology and innovation companies, major government bodies, and multilateral lenders and development organisations.
Space & Connectivity Practice
Our world-class Space & Connectivity Practice engages with governments, regulators, and international organisations to support the development of satellite and telecommunications policy frameworks. We advise clients on regulatory strategy, market access, and engagement across national, regional, and global fora.
The Role
We are seeking a Regional Senior Advisor with deep regional and local expertise to support strategic regulatory engagement and market access initiatives for communications satellites across key regions, including Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan, East Africa, Southern Africa, Latin America, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The ideal candidate will bring extensive regional knowledge, strong relationships with regulators and policymakers, and a proven track record of engagement with national regulatory authorities and relevant regional organisations such as CTU, CARICOM, APT, ASEAN, EACO, SADC, ATU, CITEL, RCC.
This is a flexible, part-time advisory role, suited to a senior professional with an established network across the Caribbean and experience engaging with government and corporate stakeholders.
What you'll do:

• Provide strategic advice on regulatory and policy developments across the region.
• Support engagement with national stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Leverage existing relationships to facilitate dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders
• Provide insights on regional dynamics across organisations such as APT, CTU, ATU, CITEL, CARICOM, ASEAN, EACO, SADC, and related institutions
• Support the development and execution of advocacy and engagement strategies in regional and multilateral fora
• Contribute to policy analysis and briefing materials tailored to regional stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for capacity building, partnerships, and strategic engagement across the region
  

What you'll need:
Essential

• 10–15+ years of experience in telecommunications policy, regulation, or related fields
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in your region
• Experience working with or within:
• Government ministries
• Regulatory authorities
• International or regional organisations
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence policy discussions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  

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