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

atAgoda Services Co., Ltd.

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.


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.

We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.

To all recruitment agencies: Agoda does not accept third party resumes. Please do not send resumes to our jobs alias, Agoda employees or any other organization location. Agoda is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Salary
  • Negotiable
Job type
  • Full-time
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Company overview

Size:2000-5000 employees
Industry:Tourism / Travel
Location:Bangkok
Website:www.agoda.com
Founded in:2005
Ranking:4/5

Agoda is transforming travel for millions of customers across the globe. Headquartered in Asia, Agoda is one of the world’s largest online travel accommodation platforms. Founded in 2005 and now part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), Agoda has a network of over 2,000,000 vacation rentals and ho ... Read more

Why join us: The Agoda Thailand offices are staffed by a team of multi-national professionals. We are expanding our business around the world and are looking for dynamic people to help the company grow. Agoda is located in the heart of Bangkok in the Offices at Central World, and offer huge career opportunities ... Read more

Head office: The Offices At Central World ชั้น L6,L7,L27 ถนน พระราม 1 Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
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Benefits

  • Five-day work week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee discount
  • Gym membership
  • Job training
  • Paid holidays
  • Performance bonus
  • Overtime pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Maternity leave
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