• Based on market and policy analysis, this corporate affairs leader will agree the market policy priorities (tactical and strategic) with the global and market teams and develop a strategy and implementation plan for government relations and public policy engagement in Vietnam. This plan will also define the internal and external operating model leveraging partners, agencies, associations and networks available.
Monitor, engage and advocate on a portfolio of priority policies focused on packaging and circular economy, climate, nature and food systems and seek new innovative and collaborative ways to advocate so the company can be influential in these areas.
Build and manage relationships with national (federal) and state government officials and agencies, policy makers and their key influencers. Relationships with regional stakeholders (ASEAN Secretariat, FIA, UNIDO and or other markets’ government officials) is an advantage;
• Support other markets within the region (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines) on policy engagements and expertise where relevant and required to ensure consistent approach in advocating company&039;s positions on certain policies;
Work in close collaboration with the Sustainability and Communications functions, while creating and executing the annual advocacy plan, to secure stakeholder support and build alliances with industry partners and/or NGOs; represent the company in trade or industry associations and stakeholder platforms, leveraging existing opportunities or creating new ones, and mobilizing resources;
• Ensure to operate with measurable deliverables and metrics that are aligned within the Corporate Affairs function and the country leadership.
• Proactively monitor regional, national and state policy and regulatory developments, emerging trends, and other political or public issues with potential business impacts; propose response strategies; ensure risks are managed and opportunities assessed.
• Act as an advisor, support and closely collaborate with the leadership team in ASEAN and India on Government Relations and Corporate Affairs matters.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a Corporate Affairs strategy and annual work plans for Vietnam (and provide support to other markets) to shape the policy environment; position of the company as partner and solution provider in areas critical for securing business continuity and growth such as but not limited to environmental sustainability, circular economy (incl. waste management, EPR for packaging, single use plastics), food (halal certifications, sugar tax, school feeding programs…), fiscal policies (import tariffs and duties, forex restrictions – where relevant), climate and nature policies; and prevent punitive regulation and government rulings (e.g. bans on packaging or packaging components, import bans or duties impacting our competitiveness).
• Ensure to build and manage relationships with key policy stakeholders as well as coalitions with competitors/industry, NGOs and other influencers; secure representation in key industry associations and networks. Organize regular informal engagements for the MD/senior management of Vietnam market with relevant stakeholders.
• Others assignment per business strategy
