Position: Policy Specialist/ Policy Developer
Organization: Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) and APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF)
Division: Strategic Foresight and Futures Studies
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Type: Full-time, Professional
About the Role
The Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) and the APEC Center for Technology Foresight seek highly qualified experts to contribute to strategic foresight initiatives, future-oriented policy design, and technology-driven policy development. This position is designed for forward-thinking professionals capable of shaping long-term strategies and guiding decision-makers in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region toward sustainable and inclusive growth.
You will lead and support projects that anticipate emerging technological, societal, environmental, geopolitical, and economic shifts, translating insights into actionable policies and strategic frameworks for Thailand and APEC member economies.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Foresight and Futures Research
- Conduct horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario development to identify emerging issues and transformative trends.
- Design and implement foresight methodologies for policy and technology assessment.
- Develop narratives, models, and recommendations to support future-oriented decision-making.
- Policy Design and Development
- Formulate evidence-based, innovative policy frameworks aligned with sustainable development goals.
- Evaluate and refine policy instruments to enhance innovation ecosystems and regional cooperation.
- Facilitate participatory policy design processes with stakeholders across sectors.
- Capacity Building and Collaboration
- Engage with policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and civil society to co-create futures-driven strategies.
- Support in developing foresight training programs and policy design workshops.
- Represent APEC CTF in regional and international foresight networks.
- Research and Communication
- Publish foresight reports.
- Communicate complex foresight insights in clear, strategic terms for policymakers.
- Support strategic dissemination of foresight outcomes in Thailand and across APEC region.
Qualifications
- Education:
Masterâs degree (or higher) in Public Policy, Futures Studies, Economics, Political Science, Technology Management, Innovation Studies, or other related fields.
Doctoral degree is an asset. - Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in foresight, strategic planning, or policy research.
- Demonstrated record of designing and implementing foresight or policy development projects.
- Experience working in international organizations is a plus.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical, systems thinking, and scenario planning capabilities.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Preferred Attributes
- Strong sense of foresight literacy and long-term strategic thinking.
- Capacity to bridge policy, technology, and societal innovation.
- Adaptive mindset toward uncertainty and complexity.
How to apply :Â https://www.nxpo.or.th/hrerecruitment/