Manager, Public Affairs - Policy and Partnerships

GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is hiring for a Public Affairs position in Jakarta. The role involves building relationships with government stakeholders, analyzing public policies, and creating communication strategies. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience and a strong network within Indonesia. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

GrabFlex benefits package

Parental and Birthday leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

FlexWork arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or partnerships development.
• Strong network with government entities and NGOs across Indonesia.
• Proven track record of successful public affairs strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture partnership programs with key stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of relevant policies.
• Draft communication materials focusing on business model and policy priorities.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Government relations

Strategic project management

Partnerships development

Communication skills

Job description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

We are a forward-looking team shaping the future of technology and society in Southeast Asia. Grab's Public Affairs team builds partnerships with the public sector to support national policy agendas, engages constructively with governments and other stakeholders on public policy discussions, and drives initiatives to harness the potential of technology to create impactful change.

Get to Know the Role

As a member of Public Affairs team, you will build lasting relationship, develop meaningful engagement, and strengthen advocacy with key government stakeholders and community organizations. You will report to the Director, National Public Affairs and provide strategic and implementation guidance and driving efforts on public policy topics.

This role is based onsite in our Jakarta office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will build and nurture partnership programs with key stakeholders, including government entities and community organizations.
• You will conduct in-depth analysis of relevant policies to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for strategic alignment for Grab in supporting nation's building.
• You will draft and deliver communication materials and educational resources that articulate the business model and policy priorities, focusing on areas such as urban mobility, gig economy, and digital technology transformation for stakeholders.
• You will design and streamline engagement strategies to ensure impactful and efficient collaboration with stakeholders.
• You will partner with internal teams to align strategies, resolve challenges, and strengthen and align the advocacy.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• 7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, strategic project management, or partnerships development
• A strong network with government entities, NGOs, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders across Indonesia.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful public affairs strategies and campaigns
• Strong understanding of government relations, policy development, and regulatory environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across different stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets and resources for large-scale projects and initiatives
• Familiarity with industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues in public affairs and partnerships development

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.