Government Affairs Manager

Responsibility:

Policy analysis and advocacy

Monitor and analyses Chinese gov. policies related to Danone business;
Develop Danone policy pressure house and identify the strategic and annual key policy topics for Danone business;
Develop the regular and ad hoc policy analysis report, update, advocacy document regarding Danone business, including China Watch etc.;
Implement the policy analysis and sharing for the business unit and help the business to gain deep understanding;
Define and implement the lobbying strategy to influence stakeholders for Danone business;
Leading the participation with the key trade associations for Danone’s policy advocacy;

Stakeholders engagements

Identify and build close connections with key associations including CAEFI, CCPIT, CBIA, EUCCC, etc.;
Develop the strategy and annual plan for the engagements with these key external stakeholders, and explore the opportunities for the deep collaboration with them;
Explore the opportunities for Danone business leaders to engage with the external stakeholders;

Corporate Message Development & Management

Lead the overall development and management of corporate message
Management of messages of senior corporate leaders for internal and external communications.

As an enabler from CA team to support Danone business

Build close connections with CBU and related functions of CBS including RA, Legal, Finance, ISIT etc.
As the expert of the policies regarding Danone’s business in GA function to be a close partner of CBUs;
Coordinate the internal communication and alignment with CBUs to establish one voice for the policy shaping;
Join Danone global PA/Communications call to keep close communication with global team.

Requirement:

Minimum 8 years as a government affair professional with an MNC in China, food industry and APAC GA background is preferred;
Significant expertise in government affairs mandatory, or five years+ working history in related authorities;
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, business administration, public policy or other relevant fields.
Excellent written and spoken English communication and interpersonal skills. Be able to proactively advance legal and policy positions through high impact external engagement in small and/or large group settings, including communications with high-level government officials, influencers.
Demonstrated capability to build and execute public policy programs that support business growth and policy objectives.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members across functions and geographies;
Self-driven individual with ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and make good decisions in the face of uncertainty;

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