APAC Policy Manager - Remote Position at Ethereum Foundation

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced APAC Policy Manager to join the Ethereum Foundation in a remote capacity. As the APAC Policy Manager, you will play a crucial role in tracking critical regional and national policy developments across the Asia-Pacific region. You will translate complex issues for technical and Ethereum community audiences, ensuring that the Ethereum Foundation remains focused on convening, education, and information-sharing.

What You’ll Do

• Convene and maintain a trusted network of APAC stakeholders including researchers, client teams, standards participants, civil society, academic labs, and technical communities to share policy context, risks, and research.
• Produce neutral, high-quality explainer materials such as briefs, primers, FAQs, and annotated bill trackers that clarify implications for open infrastructure and builders.
• Curate regular APAC policy digests and issue trackers; host knowledge-sharing calls, workshops, and public-interest teach-ins.
• Convene coalitions of aligned stakeholders to support shared educational or awareness-raising campaigns.
• Map priority policy files, government consultations, and regulatory timelines across key APAC jurisdictions.
• Develop ecosystem-level readiness plans and frameworks to anticipate and respond to new developments.
• Create playbooks and templates that independent groups can adapt for their own advocacy and engagement.
• Brief EF leadership and technical teams on relevant APAC developments, scenarios, and potential ecosystem impacts.

Requirements

• 7+ years in legislative staff, public policy, or regulatory affairs, particularly in tech, financial regulation, or digital infrastructure.
• Strong grasp of APAC policy environments and the ability to track multi-jurisdictional timelines.
• Exceptional ability to create clear, neutral, and technically informed materials for varied audiences.
• Comfort engaging with developers and researchers on blockchain concepts and translating them into accessible materials.
• Excellent English and Mandarin proficiency, with another major regional language being a strong plus.
• High integrity, public-interest mindset, and respect for open-source communities.

Nice to Have

• Prior work in crypto/web3 or adjacent open-source ecosystems.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or standards efforts.
• Existing networks with government, regional think tanks, civil society, academic groups, or technical standards bodies in APAC.
• Experience producing public educational content such as reports, visuals, microsites, and workshops.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the blockchain space.
• Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Professional development opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of blockchain and policy.