Specialist, Public Affairs

“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!”- that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’). foodpanda (small 'f') is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!

We are looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join us in scaling our platform, to digitalise businesses in Asia, uplift rider livelihoods and build a hyper-convenient platform for our customers. If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. Our diverse and high-performing team comprises people from more than 60 nationalities, and we welcome all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Job Description

We are looking for a  Public Affairs Specialist  to be based in  Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur,  who is able to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and community organizations. This role will be reporting to the  Head, Public Affairs , in the Public Affairs & Public Relations   department. 

• Build, organize, and manage a network of relevant stakeholders across ecosystem and industry partners (including the Malaysian government, international organizations, academia, non-profit, and private sectors).
• Establish, coordinate, and execute key partnerships with relevant stakeholders, working together with other teams to advance business and public affairs objectives.
• Coordinate government relations engagement with the Territories teams in terms of strategic engagement with state and local policymakers and stakeholders.
• Establish good networks and relationships with Federal, State, Local Councils, and Government Agencies to advocate, negotiate, or defend positions and potentially open doors for commercial opportunities.
• Advise Management of changes in the Government regulatory front, which may significantly impact foodpanda and the industry.
• Emerge as the company’s single point of contact and negotiator for all Government engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Logistics, Business, International Relations, Political Science, Communication, Marketing Communication, or any other related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in public relations, corporate communication, and government affairs.
• Preferably some experience in people management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong networking, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive team player with an independently results-driven character.
• Sound knowledge of the workings of government and parliamentary procedure, along with good political nous.
• Understanding of the external political environment and political developments as they affect the College.
• Track record of influencing stakeholders and understanding the opportunities and risks of working collaboratively with other stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and implementing effective public affairs strategies.
• You are very proactive and could lead independent projects.
• You are an ‘out-of-the-box’ thinker and want to constantly challenge the status quo.
• Background in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, startup/tech environments preferred.
• Fluency in English (our corporate language) and great communication skills.

Additional Information

What we offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.