1. Strategy Development & Execution:

• Define, develop, and lead the regional government relations (GR) and public policy strategy.
• Set and manage objectives (OKRs), roadmaps, and action plans tailored to regional priorities.
• Align GR strategies with overall business goals and regional leadership vision.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with:
  – Government officials and regulators
  – Policymakers and legislative bodies
  – Key opinion leaders, academia, and third parties
• Establish and enhance the company’s brand and reputation with policy stakeholders.

3. Regulatory Affairs & Licensing:

• Lead platform licensing efforts across multiple business verticals:
  – Ride-hailing
  – Courier
  – Intercity
  – Cargo & Other relevant sectors
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate regulatory and legislative risks.
• Monitor and interpret existing and proposed legislation impacting operations.

4. Crisis & Risk Management:

• Anticipate and manage political or regulatory crises.
• Develop and execute response plans to protect business operations and reputation.

5. Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and mentor a high-performing regional GR team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Implement scalable processes and strong internal communication.

6. Internal Advisory & Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders on policy and legislative issues.
• Collaborate with departments such as Legal, Communications, Growth, Product, and Finance to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment.
• Provide regular updates on risks and opportunities to senior leadership.

7. Budget & Operational Management:

• Oversee and manage the regional GR budget.
• Ensure consistent application of GR best practices and inDrive’s internal standards.

8. Global Knowledge Sharing:

• Drive the replication of regional best practices globally.
• Share successful advocacy programs, policy narratives, and regulatory strategies across regions.

Experience & Background:

• 10+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a related field, preferably in a technology, transportation, or highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of successfully engaging with government institutions, regulators, policymakers, and legislative bodies at the national and regional levels.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments, securing business licenses, and managing policy advocacy in emerging and/or mature markets.
• Demonstrated success in crisis management, particularly in politically or reputationally sensitive environments.
• Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced, cross-functional environment with regional or global scale.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g. Master’s, MBA, or JD) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of political, legislative, and regulatory processes across the region.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate policy risks and opportunities into actionable business strategies.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple countries and cultures.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional regional languages are highly desirable.

• Stable salary, official employment.
• Health insurance.
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
• Access to professional counselling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Diverse internal training programs.
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
• All necessary work equipment.
• International legal exposure and complex cross-border work.
• A chance to shape legal operations in new and existing markets.
• Participation in global legal summits, conferences, and training.
• A collaborative, borderless work culture with strong values.
• Probation period up to 3 months

We offer you all the conditions for professional and personal growth with a rapidly growing tech company. Your resume will be considered within 14 calendar days of receiving it. If your experience meets the requirements of our company, we will contact you.

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