Global Affairs Coordinator (Bangkok-based) (12-month Contract, renewable)

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.

We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Please note that for this position, Agoda is only considering applications from candidates who are legally authorized to work in Thailand, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Get To Know Our Team: 

Agoda’s Global Affairs Team works on key projects to advance the organization’s critical goals on legislative and policy work, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability in the field of travel tech. Our projects guarantee Agoda continues to play a positive role in leading the industry towards the future, where sustainable travel is the norm and where customers can travel more freely. Working with Government Affairs will offer the opportunity to network, learn, and gain valuable skills at the intersection of government affairs, sustainability, and technology. You will work on aligning Agoda’s strengths with government priorities to make real positive change around the world. Through these high-priority and innovative projects, you will impact the business and the communities we operate in on a global scale.  

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking a Global Affairs Coordinator based in Bangkok to support Agoda’s government affairs team in Thailand and across the region. The individual is the backbone of the team’s operations and cohesion, including managing logistics, procurement, payment, contract management, and event organization. This role reports to a Senior Manager for Government Affairs.

In this Role, you'll get to: 

• Government and external relations: 
  
  • Coordinate logistic arrangements for meetings and activities for Agoda executive level engagement with key government stakeholders.
  • Support the execution of Agoda’s government relations strategy.  
  • Support the execution of Agoda’s public-private partnerships
• Internal coordination:   
  
  • Support team’s administrative tasks including but not limited to engaging with vendors, managing payments, cross-functional coordination with internal stakeholders, etc.  
  • Managing the calendar of the Director.
  • Deliver team-building activities and strategy offsites.
  • Prepare and provide translation support as needed.

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• 1-2 years of work experience, ideally within a tech company, multinational environment, government agency, or non-profit organization
• Excellent English and Thai communication skills, both spoken and written
• Proven experience in managing administrative tasks, including basic financial management, accounting, procurement, and handling purchase requisitions
• Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently
• Keen attention to detail

It’s great if you have: 

• A degree in social sciences, political sciences or economics.  
• Experience in working with government entities or international organizations 
• Exposure to a multi-cultural work environment and/or the tech industry 
• Experience in procurement, payment, and contract management software preferred.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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