Government Relations & External Affairs Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

Adecco Portugal; Kota Semarang; Sur place; IDR 240 000 000 - 420 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ace Global (Adecco Portugal client) is seeking a Government Relations & External Affairs professional to strengthen engagement with Indonesian government institutions, industry associations, and external stakeholders in Central Java. The role demands fluency in Mandarin, Indonesian, and English and a strong capacity for stakeholder management.

The candidate will bridge Indonesian and Chinese-speaking business environments, navigating regulatory requirements and supporting business growth through

Qualifications

• Native-level Indonesian and fluent Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Law or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to engage government stakeholders and expand external networks.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain relationships with central and local government institutions.
• Engage with key officials and monitor policy developments.
• Develop relationships with industry associations and strategic partners.
• Support business expansion and cross-sector collaboration.
• Monitor laws and policies affecting operations.
• Provide practical recommendations for regulatory compliance and strategic planning.
• Coordinate government-related processes, including permits and applications for policy support.
• Follow up with stakeholders to resolve issues affecting progress.
• Coordinate government- and media-related matters with internal or external PR teams.
• Identify policy risks and support mitigation plans.

Connaissances

Mandarin

Indonesian

English

Formation

Bachelor's degree or above

Description du poste

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Central Java, is seeking a Government Relations & External Affairs professional to strengthen engagement with Indonesian government institutions, industry associations, and strategic external stakeholders. The role will support business growth by navigating regulatory requirements, managing government-related matters, and fostering strong external partnerships.

A key aspect of the position is acting as a bridge between Indonesian stakeholders and a Chinese-speaking business environment. Therefore, the successful candidate must be fluent in Mandarin, Indonesian, and English, with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted working relationships with central and local government institutions, including investment, industry, trade and regional authorities
• Engage regularly with key officials and stay informed of policy and regulatory developments
• Develop relationships with industry associations, peer organizations, strategic partners and other stakeholders
• Support business expansion, resource integration and cross-sector collaboration
• Monitor Indonesian laws, regulations, industrial policies and investment policies
• Assess business implications and provide practical recommendations for strategic planning and compliant operations
• Coordinate government-related processes, including project approvals, permits, qualifications and applications for policy support
• Follow up with the relevant stakeholders and help resolve issues affecting business progress
• Coordinate government- and media-related matters with internal or external PR teams
• Respond to stakeholder concerns, identify government-relations and policy risks, and support mitigation plans

Requirements

• Native-level Indonesian and fluent Mandarin (spoken and written)
• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage government stakeholders, build long-term relationships and expand external networks
• Relevant experience in government affairs, external affairs, public affairs, regulatory affairs or a closely related function is preferred
• An established local stakeholder network is a strong advantage