Application Guide

How to Apply for APAC Policy Manager

at Ethereum Foundation

🏢 About Ethereum Foundation

The Ethereum Foundation is a unique global non-profit that supports Ethereum as open, neutral infrastructure for the world. Unlike traditional corporations, it operates dynamically—stepping in to fund critical projects when needed and stepping back when others can lead. Working here means contributing to a decentralized future while being part of an organization focused on convening, education, and information-sharing rather than profit.

About This Role

As APAC Policy Manager, you'll track policy developments across Asia-Pacific, translate complex regulatory issues for technical and community audiences, and coordinate ecosystem policy strategy. This role is impactful because you'll build resources and processes that enable local stakeholders to engage effectively while the Foundation focuses on convening and education, directly shaping how Ethereum navigates APAC's diverse regulatory landscapes.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve monitoring APAC policy alerts and updating issue trackers, drafting a neutral brief on a new regulatory proposal for Ethereum builders, and hosting a virtual workshop with researchers and civil society groups across time zones. You'll spend time curating policy digests, coordinating with local associations, and convening knowledge-sharing calls to ensure the ecosystem stays informed and aligned.

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🎯 Who Ethereum Foundation Is Looking For

  • Has deep knowledge of APAC regulatory environments (e.g., crypto policies in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, or India) and experience tracking legislative developments
  • Can translate technical blockchain concepts into clear, neutral policy briefs for diverse audiences including researchers, civil society, and builders
  • Possesses strong network-building skills across APAC stakeholders like academic labs, technical communities, and standards participants
  • Demonstrates experience convening coalitions and hosting knowledge-sharing events in a remote, cross-cultural context

📝 Tips for Applying to Ethereum Foundation

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Highlight specific APAC policy expertise—mention countries/regions you've worked in and concrete examples of tracking crypto/tech legislation

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Showcase your ability to create neutral educational materials by including links to or descriptions of policy briefs, FAQs, or annotated bill trackers you've produced

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Demonstrate network-building in APAC by naming relevant stakeholders (e.g., academic labs, civil society groups) you've collaborated with

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Emphasize experience with decentralized or open-source communities, as the EF values ecosystem coordination over top-down management

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Tailor your resume to show how you've convened coalitions or hosted workshops—quantify impact where possible (e.g., 'convened 20+ stakeholders across 5 APAC countries')

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience tracking APAC crypto/tech policy developments and translating them for technical audiences', 'Examples of creating neutral, high-quality educational materials (briefs, primers, FAQs) that clarify regulatory implications', 'Your approach to building and maintaining trusted networks across diverse APAC stakeholders in a remote setting', "Why the EF's non-profit, ecosystem-focused mission resonates with you, particularly its role in convening rather than directing"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore the EF's blog and announcements to understand its non-advocacy, convening-focused approach to policy (e.g., how it engages with regulators versus other crypto organizations)
  • → Review recent APAC crypto policy developments (e.g., MiCA influences, Singapore's licensing framework, Japan's stablecoin rules) to identify specific areas you'd track
  • → Study the EF's existing educational materials to grasp the tone and depth expected for briefs, primers, and FAQs
  • → Look into EF-supported projects in APAC (e.g., Ethereum community events, grants) to understand local ecosystem dynamics you'd engage with

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would track and analyze a recent crypto policy development in an APAC country like Japan or Singapore
2 Describe a time you had to translate complex regulatory issues for a technical audience—what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
3 How would you convene a coalition of stakeholders across different APAC countries with varying regulatory approaches to Ethereum?
4 What strategies would you use to produce neutral explainer materials that avoid advocacy while clarifying implications for open infrastructure?
5 How do you stay updated on APAC policy trends, and what sources or networks do you rely on for reliable information?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing solely on advocacy or lobbying experience—the EF emphasizes neutral education and convening, not pushing specific agendas
  • Using generic crypto/blockchain knowledge without demonstrating deep, region-specific APAC policy expertise
  • Neglecting to show how you've built networks or convened stakeholders remotely, as this role requires cross-border coordination without in-person presence

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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