Country Government Relations Manager
inDriver
Lima, Peru
Posted on May 12, 2025
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and key industry leaders in Peru.
- Oversee platform licensing at the state level, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across Ride-hailing, Couriers, Intercity, Cargo, and other business verticals operated by inDrive. Manage the full licensing process, from identification to execution.
- Develop and implement a national government relations (GR) strategy, including setting objectives, key results (OKRs), and detailed roadmaps and action plans.
- Foster partnerships with key policy stakeholders, including businesses, trade associations, and civil society organizations.
- Lead inDrive’s involvement with NGOs, industry unions, and associations.
- Identify and assess regulatory risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to address them effectively.
- Manage regulatory and political crises, formulating and executing action plans to mitigate impact.
- Strengthen inDrive’s brand and visibility among policymakers, governments, third parties, thought leaders, and academic institutions.
- Advocate for a regulatory environment in each market that supports and enables the growth of technology platforms like inDrive.
- Formulate and manage the country-level GR budget.
- Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on policy, legislative, or reputational matters that may influence business performance and corporate reputation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Growth, Legal, Communications, Finance, and Product) to ensure regulatory compliance and proactively address potential regulatory challenges.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a tier-one multinational organization, either in-house or as a consultant, is highly desirable.
- A degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, International Affairs, or a related field.
- Proven track record in designing and executing public policy strategies and managing complex advocacy initiatives at both national and regional levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English, with a demonstrated ability to engage with diverse partners on policy issues. Comfort in participating in challenging or controversial debates is essential.
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships, with a leadership role in policy implementation and public affairs.
- Deep understanding of legislative, regulatory, and political processes, particularly in highly regulated industries.
- Experience in shaping regulatory frameworks and addressing complex legal and political issues is essential.
- Prior experience in the ride-hailing or technology sectors is a plus.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy and regulatory issues and communicate them clearly.
- Exceptional ability to translate intricate regulatory matters into accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Proven skills in strategic alignment, with the ability to connect company strengths to government opportunities and challenges.
- Strong ownership and accountability for the areas of expertise under your responsibility.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions at all levels within inDrive.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
- Strong action-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering results.
- A collaborative team player, comfortable navigating the ambiguity of cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Conditions & Benefits
- Be part of a growing and innovative company with a unique approach to ride-hailing.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and valued.
- Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company and the industry as a whole.
- Grow your skills and experience through challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for advancement as the company expands.
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity for advancement and upward mobility within the organization, allowing for increased levels of responsibility and growth within the company.
- Boundless Global Exposure: A Catalyst for Multifaceted Growth.
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses, and regular external and internal training.