Public Policy Senior Manager (APAC)

GS1 SINGAPORE LIMITED; Pasir Panjang; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization seeks a Public Policy Senior Manager/Manager (APAC) to engage with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to further public policy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, alongside strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape public policy across multiple Asian markets.

Qualifications

• More than 6/8 years of work experience in the regulatory and public policy environment in Asia-Pacific.
• Experience in food, retail, e-commerce, or supply chain logistics.
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of major Asian languages is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Expand regional public policy engagement by engaging stakeholders.
• Identify and track legislative developments affecting GS1 global public policy.
• Consult with GS1 member organisations to execute public policy directions.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Public speaking

Understanding of trade associations

Education

Bachelor's degree in public affairs, political science or related field

Job description

Role Summary

The Public Policy Senior Manager/Manager (APAC)will be part of the GS1 Global Public Policy team, while working with the GS1 offices and colleagues in Asia-Pacific on a daily basis. The position will have responsibility for the execution of Public Policy activities that advance the GS1 Global public policy strategy and GS1 Asia-Pacific regional priorities.

What we offer is a position in a leading global organisation, working closely with business and government helping to drive safety and efficiency in international commerce. The person will be part of a global team working with GS1 offices in close to 20 markets, regional intergovernmental organisations, and national governments on engagement in public policy and related cooperation.

The Public Policy Senior Manager/Manager (APAC) will have regional responsibility for matters related to GS1s’ interaction with regulators, intergovernmental organisation, industry associations, and other stakeholders in the region. He/she will also work closely with the GS1 offices of the region. Therefore, it is critical for the position that the candidate has significant and extensive work experience in the regulatory and public policy environment in Asia-Pacific.

In this role he/she will ensure that the benefits of global standards and the need for regulatory harmonisation are well explained to and understood by key stakeholders across the region. This role requires a passion for regulatory affairs and policy developments, and the ability to be a trusted and neutral partner to authorities and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expand regional public policy engagement through strategic engagements with stakeholders
• Regulatory Monitoring - Identify and track legislative and regulatory developments at national and regional level in Asia-Pacific that influence the implementation of GS1 global public policy priorities and recommend a course of action
• Monitor and evaluate collaboration and project opportunities with government, intergovernmental organisations and industry groups / trade associations
• Proactively assess draft legislation and provide advice to Global public policy team on further action
• Assist in the coordination of policy positions with GS1 member organisations in Asia-Pacific to execute the Global Public Policy directions
• Consult with senior management of GS1 Member Organisations to further the strategic global public policy priorities
• Secure GS1 participation in key conferences, meetings, forums, represent GS1 there and ensure opportunities for global public policy leadership to participate
• Oversee the day-to-day activities related Public Policy projects

Education/Experience and Skills Requirements

She/he must have strong collaborative skills, an international and collaborative mindset and willingness to proactively involve stakeholders from a wide range of countries and support multicultural working groups. He/she likely has sector specific experience in food, retail, e-commerce, supply chain logistics, sustainability or working in government and a thorough understanding of how trade associations and chambers of commerce function. Experience from APEC, ASEAN or regional/global intergovernmental organisations or government agencies and functioning in key Asian / Pacific markets (e.g., experience from Australia, Japan, India, China, Indonesia) is highly appreciated.

• Bachelor's level degree (required) in relevant field, such as public affairs, political science, international relations or business with more than 6/8 years of work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - confident presenter and public speaker
• Highly motivated and detail oriented, with the proven ability to follow through on short and long-term work streams
• Willingness to be part of a distributed team which will be meeting virtually more than in person
• Comfortable learning about new technology and explaining it in a simple way for external audiences such as industry and government
• Fluent in English, working knowledge in additional major Asian language is beneficial
• Willingness to travel 10%