Government Affairs Manager

About the job

The Company: Our client is an iconic manufacturing company.

The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for representing the company’s interests in the public policy arena. This includes building relationships with government officials, monitoring legislation, and advocating for policies that benefit their organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Leadership and Legal Team to develop and execute a comprehensive government strategy and engagement plan
• Advise and proactively collaborate with leadership team, Legal team on prepare, adjust and remain the compliance of business operations with the law and regulation locally and globally
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, external industry related associations and stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that impact their industry.
• Monitor and analyze governmental policies, regulations, and legislation to identify issues that could potentially affect the company.
• Formulate and execute successful local government relations programs, particularly in provinces where the company has a significant presence.
• Take the initiative to identify and consolidate local subsidy and incentive opportunities, and provide necessary support to the local team throughout the application process.
• Represent the company at government hearings, meetings, and industry events.
• Draft and submit position papers, comments, and testimony on relevant policy issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on government affairs initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in government affairs.

Key requirements

• Significant experience with multinational companies in Vietnam including at least 3 years in government affairs/public affairs;
• Experience in government advocacy/lobbying, including developing policy positions, drafting submissions and letters;
• Knowledge about the local Government hierarchy;
• Knowledge of international trade, manufacturing and/or economic issues;
• Strong business acumen. Previous experience of working for related industries is preferred;
• Proven capability to execute and deliver in a matrix organization, strong business ethics and integrity;
• Solid grasp of how political decisions influence Vietnam public policy, potential risk/implication evaluation;
• Fluency in English.

To apply, please send your updated CV to Mitch Goddard at mitch.goddard@cgptalent.com, quoting the job title or Click Apply Now.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.