We are looking for a Government Relation Manager who is passionate about the startup ecosystem, highly politically sensitive, and self-directed young talent to join our growing team!

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This is an exciting, fast-paced role. You will be the bridge between the public sector and SparkLabs Taipei, so we’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves and is willing to take the initiative and work well under pressure. If you find comfort working in a dynamic and hands-on role, we would love to meet you!

SparkLabs Taiwan is part of the SparkLabs accelerator network — a global accelerator network founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Established in 2018, SparkLabs Taiwan offers a strategically designed accelerator program to help founders grow and scale their startups into world-class businesses. Since our inception, we’ve already accelerated 60 startups. ​

Learn more about SparkLabs Taiwan: www.sparklabstaiwan.com​

The role will be responsible for helping to coordinate meetings, projects, and events with the government and other stakeholders, respond to government questions and provide information to government departments, and draft presentations for senior management.

You will conduct lots of communications, both internal and external. To ensure message continuity, you will have to work internally with management and senior members to prepare reports and talking points. You may also participate in financial matters, including budgeting. Ultimately, you will be the liaison to the government.

• Handle government project applications and related communication on time.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports and presentations to showcase our activities, progress, and achievements for government-related projects.
• Represent the company at government meetings, events, and forums to enhance our reputation.
• Explain and present the startup/investment/VC regulatory and political landscape to the management team in clear terms & recommend actions.
• Compile and consolidate government resources for accelerators and startups.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government personnel and entities that can lead to resource-sharing and strategic partnerships to support startups.

• Proven 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the government relation field or in government projects.
• A clear understanding of startup affairs and relevant fields. 
• An excellent communicator that is articulate and succinct and who can write precise and concise drafts, with the ability to distill complex and often technical material into straightforward language. 
• Ability to work at pace on multiple projects to tight deadlines and consistently deliver to the highest standards
• A strong team player, building good relationships across the startup ecosystem.
• Excellent in GSuite, MS Office Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Managing Partner (Mainly)
• Program Director

To indicate your interest in this job opening, please 

1. send your CV to team@sparklabstaiwan.com 
2. with the email subject line: [Apply] SparkLabs Taiwan Team - (Role you want to apply) -(Your Name).

Kindly note that although we would like to get back to all applicants, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding!

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