Assistant Manager, Government Affairs

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Grab's Public Affairs Department is looking to hire an Assistant Manger/Manager for Government Affairs, to support public affairs work in Singapore. Reporting to the Singapore Head of Government Affairs, you will play an important role in supporting Grab’s engagements with the Singapore Government and other public stakeholders. 

The team’s work includes: 

(a) managing Grab’s relationships with key Government stakeholders;

(b) supporting Grab teams’ engagements with the Government on regulatory issues and partnerships, for example, on transport, safety, data, gig economy and anti-trust issues; and 

(c) scouting for and facilitating new partnerships between Grab and the community, in order to advance Grab’s mission to use technology for good. 

The day-to-day activities:

• Support strategy implementation for Grab's public affairs team - Work with the local country team and business verticals to provide analysis, assessments and action plans on public policy issues and to advance Grab's social mission.

• Build and manage strategic government relations and partnerships - Establish key partnerships with relevant government stakeholders, serve as Grab's liaison with government stakeholders and represent Grab as needed at key government meetings and events.

• Collaborate with internal teams to plan, launch, execute and/or evaluate key social and public affairs initiatives and/or campaigns.

The must haves:

• At least 5 years of experience in public and / or government affairs in Singapore in either public policy, regulatory, strategic advisory and planning and partnership/project management roles.

• Passionate about making a positive impact in the community and/or on public policy issues. 

• A strong self-starter and proactive attitude, with a resourceful and flexible approach to problem-solving.

• Comfortable working under pressure and dealing with difficult conversations, and be adaptable to fast-paced and changing environment.

• Highly values teamwork and with a "your problem is my problem" attitude.