Manager, Public Affairs - Territory Strategy & Program

Grab; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A regional technology company in Jakarta is seeking a Manager Public Affairs to drive strategic initiatives across Indonesia. You will optimize partnerships and foster relationships with key stakeholders to influence public policy in areas such as urban mobility and digital transformation. The ideal candidate has experience in public affairs and a passion for innovative strategies in collaborating with government and other organizations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing public affairs or similar roles.
• Ability to strategize and implement large-scale initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop national initiatives for relationship building across provinces.
• Foster thought leadership in urban mobility and digitalization.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and drive partnership optimization.

Skills

Strategic project management

Stakeholder engagement

Thought leadership

Policy advocacy

Digital transformation

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

The Public Affairs Indonesia team is a dynamic and collaborative group dedicated to managing public policy across Indonesia. The team ensures Grab's ecosystem can create value sustainably to business & society. We work with national, provincial and city governments to foster sustainable partnerships and drive thought leadership in key policy areas. If you have a passion for driving strategic projects, you\'ll fit right in!

Get to Know the Role

We are looking for a Manager Public Affairs, Territory Strategy & Program to streamline engagement strategies, optimize partnerships, and spearhead impactful national and provincial initiatives. You will drive thought leadership, and supporting transformative projects in provincial policy areas such as urban mobility, digitalization of local businesses, and leveraging AI and digital technology to support local government transformation.

You will report to Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Collaborations based onsite in Jakarta.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Strategize overarching national initiatives to build foundational relationships across provinces, including MoUs, AI & digital skill training programs, and innovative collaborative frameworks.
• Foster thought leadership in provincial policy areas, including urban mobility, local business digitalization, and the application of AI and digital technology in government transformation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including relevant Ministries, Provincial Governments, NGOs and academic networks.
• Streamline engagement strategies across provinces, ensuring alignment with national and provincial objectives.
• Drive partnership optimization and budget efficiency for Public Affairs initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Public Affairs strategies to ensure alignment with organizational OKRs (growth, profitability, and policy advocacy).
• Support hyperlocal implementation of national flagship programs and initiatives, ensuring relevance to provincial contexts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategy, troubleshoot issues, and enhance the corporate narrative.