Policy analysis and advocacy * Monitor and analyses Chinese gov. policies related to Danone business; * Develop Danone policy pressure house and identify the strategic and annual key policy topics for Danone business; * Develop the regular and ad hoc policy analysis report, update, advocacy document regarding Danone business, including China Watch etc.; * Implement the policy analysis and sharing for the business unit and help the business to gain deep understanding; * Define and implement the lobbying strategy to influence stakeholders for Danone business; * Leading the participation with the key trade associations for Danone’s policy advocacy;
Stakeholders engagements * Identify and build close connections with key associations including CAEFI, CCPIT, CBIA, EUCCC, etc.; * Develop the strategy and annual plan for the engagements with these key external stakeholders, and explore the opportunities for the deep collaboration with them; * Explore the opportunities for Danone business leaders to engage with the external stakeholders;
Corporate Message Development & Management * Lead the overall development and management of corporate message * Management of messages of senior corporate leaders for internal and external communications.
As an enabler from CA team to support Danone business * Build close connections with CBU and related functions of CBS including RA, Legal, Finance, ISIT etc. * As the expert of the policies regarding Danone’s business in GA function to be a close partner of CBUs; * Coordinate the internal communication and alignment with CBUs to establish one voice for the policy shaping; * Join Danone global PA/Communications call to keep close communication with global team.
Requirement:
* Minimum 8 years as a government affair professional with an MNC in China, food industry and APAC GA background is preferred; * Significant expertise in government affairs mandatory, or five years+ working history in related authorities; * Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, business administration, public policy or other relevant fields. * Excellent written and spoken English communication and interpersonal skills. Be able to proactively advance legal and policy positions through high impact external engagement in small and/or large group settings, including communications with high-level government officials, influencers. * Demonstrated capability to build and execute public policy programs that support business growth and policy objectives. * Ability to work collaboratively with team members across functions and geographies; * Self-driven individual with ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and make good decisions in the face of uncertainty;