About ASSIST

ASSIST Asia is a self-sustaining Pan-Asian NGO with its HQ in the Philippines and a footprint across South & SE Asia. Focused on social improvement and sustainable transformation, we have implemented over 500 projects in 25 countries in the last 23 years with stakeholders from across the development ecosystem – private, multilateral, civil society and gov’t agencies. Driven by an intrinsic passion to catalyze change and drive sustainable development, our team thrives in serving our partners from ideation to complex project implementation in the realm of social progress. 
As ASSIST’s portfolio and geographic footprint continue to grow, we are strengthening how we systematically capture results, learn from implementation, and communicate impact across projects and regions.

About the Role

The Strategy & Innovation Associate will play a key role in identifying, developing, and launching new ventures and revenue streams. This includes leading product incubation, designing go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and driving innovation within flagship programs. The role requires a strong mix of strategic thinking, project management, and entrepreneurial skills to build scalable and sustainable initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Product, Venture, and Flagship Program Development

• Lead the incubation and conceptualization of new initiatives and other innovative revenue streams.
• Develop a product roadmap to guide the lifecycle of new offerings from ideation to execution.
• Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Support the growth and expansion of flagship programs, ensuring innovation and long-term sustainability.

Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute GTM strategies for new products and initiatives, ensuring successful market entry and adoption.
• Design and implement pilot programs to test and refine new concepts before full-scale rollout.

Reporting & Coordinating Lines

The Strategy & Innovation Associate will report to the Strategy & Innovation Team Lead of ASSIST.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Innovation, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in product development, fundraising, innovation, or business strategy.
• Strong understanding of product management, go-to-market strategies, and revenue diversification.
• Ability to develop data-driven strategies and execute innovative initiatives.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in piloting and scaling new programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.