Job Opportunities

The Advocacy Research Associate will work closely with the Industry and Government Affairs Manager and the Advocacy Team in the conduct of her/ his duties and responsibilities, as follows:

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to ECCP’s advocacy priorities and sector committees.
• Conduct research and prepare inputs for policy briefs, position papers, letters, meeting briefers, reports, and advocacy publications.
• Coordinate assigned ECCP industry committee meetings and related activities, including agenda preparation, invitations, minutes, action points, and follow-ups.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, consultations, roundtables, and courtesy calls with government agencies, legislators, embassies, business groups, and advocacy partners.
• Maintain committee databases, mailing lists, trackers, shared calendars, and other advocacy records.
• Support advocacy-led events, committee activities, special projects, and post-activity documentation.
• Assist in monitoring department deliverables, KPI updates, and internal reporting requirements.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Legal Management, Business, or related fields.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of the Philippine government, legislation, public policy, or business regulations is an advantage.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and ability to coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Prior experience in policy research, government affairs, business chambers, associations, development organizations, or legislative work is an advantage.