Project Coordinator APAC

Department: Policy

Team: GSMA Asia Pacific Policy

Location: New Delhi

Position type: Permanent

Reporting to: Country Lead Pakistan, Nepal & Mongolia

What the hiring manager says

We’re looking for someone who thrives on coordination, can bring structure to fast-moving projects, and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, policy, and international engagement. This role will give you a front-row seat to some of the most important policy conversations shaping the digital future of the Asia Pacific region. If you’re passionate, organized, and excited about playing a part in high-impact regional and global initiatives—this is the role for you.

Saira Faisal, Country Lead Pakistan, Nepal & Mongolia

About the Team

The Asia Pacific regional team includes policy, technology, marketing and Mobile 4 Development (M4D) spread across the region.

The policy team has mix of experiences and skills from government, MNO and industry; the team is supported by the multi-function global team of experts based in London.

The policy team moderates and prioritizes the execution of GSMA regulatory and policy programs alongside member national and regional issues to support the mission to advance policy and regulation for a sustainable and innovative mobile sector. Maintaining an active community of member and regulatory leadership, the team engages with policymakers and regulators to advance policy discourse, contribute to market research, and conveys the perspectives of the mobile industry across the range of issues that surround the digital economy and society.

With the Continuously developing and evolving relationships with government and policy stakeholders, the team also provides primary insight on regional policy priorities to the global team.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator, APAC will support the APAC Policy Team in planning, executing, and monitoring the delivery of public policy projects across the Asia Pacific region. The role requires coordinating cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of advocacy campaigns, policy engagements, and regional industry events, including GSMA’s flagship events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Execution:
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and progress trackers for APAC policy initiatives.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (policy, communications, events, legal) and external partners to ensure timely delivery.
  • Track project milestones and report regularly on status, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Event Coordination:
  • Support planning and execution of regional and global public policy events including but not limited to Mobile 360 APAC and Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona.
  • Liaise with stakeholders and speakers, manage briefing documents, and assist in event logistics and follow-ups.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Assist in organizing high-level meetings, workshops, and consultations with government agencies, regulators, mobile operators, and multilateral organizations.
  • Maintain up-to-date stakeholder contact lists and assist in managing communications and scheduling.
• Content & Documentation Support:
  • Prepare meeting notes, briefing packs, action trackers, and presentation materials for internal and external engagements.
  • Support drafting and formatting of policy reports, event summaries, and official communications.
• Operational and Administrative Support:
  • Ensure proper documentation and archiving of project materials.
  • Support budget tracking and vendor coordination where applicable.

About You

• You will have good project management skills, strong organisational and time management skills and have attention to detail.
• You will have the ability to work independently, co-operatively and flexibly with stakeholders and facilitate collaborative approach
• You will have strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• You will work as part of cross functional teams to manage regional initiatives and other ad-hoc activities to support the GSMA APAC and London teams, as required.
• Desirable but not essential, an understanding of the mobile industry

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What We Offer

Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.

In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.

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Being You at the GSMA

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