MENA environmental policies & North Africa PPGA

PepsiCo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage leader is seeking a candidate to manage its MENA environmental policies, particularly in Saudi Arabia, and oversee public policy in North Africa. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong expertise in environmental regulations and fluency in English, Arabic, and French. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability and advocacy for environmental matters.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Saudi Arabia environmental and regulatory environment, with exposure to UAE and North Africa.
• Excellent skills in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and external advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement in Saudi Arabia with environmental policy institutions.
• Coordinate with relevant ministries to align on environmental objectives.
• Monitor and analyze evolving environmental regulations across MENA.
• Develop and execute public policy strategies in North Africa.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

External advocacy

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field

Job description

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ️, DORITOS ️, CHEETOS ️, GATORADE ️, PEPSI ️, QUAKER ️ and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the with the global human rights policies and equality laws in the countries we operate in, we valuediversity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or marital / civil partnerships,religion or belief,gender, disability and we are Mowaamah -GOLD certified in Saudi.”

Job Overview

This role has two core components. The first and primary responsibility is to lead PepsiCo’s MENA environmental policies agenda, with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia as the main market. The role covers regulatory affairs, policy monitoring, and advocacy on environmental matters such as packaging, waste management, circular economy, climate disclosures, and resource efficiency. The second responsibility is to manage North Africa public policy, ensuring that advocacy efforts in those markets remain consistent with PepsiCo’s wider business and regional priorities.

Responsibilities

MENA Environmental Policies & Regulatory Affairs (70%)

• Lead engagement in Saudi Arabia with institutions shaping environmental policy : Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture, Ministry of Energy, Saudi Food & Drug Authority, National Center for Waste Management; Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization; and National Energy Efficiency Center.
• Coordinate closely with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Investment, Public Investment Fund, and King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy to align on environmental objectives.
• Monitor and analyze evolving environmental regulations across MENA, ensuring that Saudi Arabia remains the main priority in PepsiCo’s external engagement.
• Support secondary engagement in the UAE with MoCCAE, Ministry of Economy, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Municipality to complement Saudi-led advocacy.
• Represent PepsiCo in GCC and regional environmental policy forums, industry associations, and public–private dialogues.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on environmental policy and regulatory developments.
• Develop high-quality advocacy tools including position papers, policy briefs, and regulatory submissions to advance PepsiCo’s environmental agenda.

North Africa Public Policy (30%)

• Develop and execute public policy and governmental affairs strategies in North African markets in line with PepsiCo’s priorities.
• Build strong relationships with ministries, regulators, and trade associations across North Africa.
• Monitor and assess policy and regulatory changes, providing timely insights to PepsiCo leadership.
• Represent PepsiCo in public–private dialogues, consultations, and forums, ensuring consistency with broader MENA advocacy.
• Sustainability Policy & ESG Expertise
• Stakeholder Engagement (primary focus on Saudi Arabia)
• Policy Analysis & Regulatory Insight
• Cross-Regional Advocacy (MENA)
• Integrity & Strategic Judgment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field.
• Strong expertise in Saudi Arabia environmental and regulatory environment, with exposure to UAE and North Africa.
• Fluency in English, Arabic, and French (mandatory).
• Excellent skills in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and external advocacy.