Head of Public Affairs & Government Relations

Position Snapshot

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Company: Nestlé Indonesia
Full Time

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
As a Head of Public Affairs and Government Relations, you are responsible across the Corporate Affairs area of responsibility which covers the organization relationship to the external stakeholders particularly government / policy makers, opinion formers, civil society organizations, industry associations. Recognize strategic opportunities and appropriately respond to policy changes. Identify and monitor issues which affect the reputation and the operation of the company and where appropriate develop or strengthen strategic relations with selected organizations

A day in the life of Head of Public Affairs and Government Relations

• Liaise with different governmental agencies, including but not limited to National Food Authority, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Trade, National Investment Coordinating Board, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry Finance, various Industry Associations, civil society organization etc.
• Monitor new/pending regulation which affects the operation of the Company, take proactive stance and make necessary representations before the governing agencies ensuring that the Company’s concerns are considered in the passage of regulations through industry associations
• Ensure that Food Registration Certificates and Halal Certificates of existing products are updated and file timely application for new products
• Evaluate label declarations in ensuring its compliance with applicable legislations and the necessary amendments thereof
• Ensure that the License to Operate (LTO) of each factory is renewed and issued timely and that all concerned units have copy of the LTO; Coordinate the application/renewal
• Ensure that all license for the Company's operation are processed and obtained on timely manner
• Assists other operating units in addressing issues affecting the operation of the company, such as issue with Quarantine Bureau, with Ministry of Environment, etc.
• Effectively lead, motivate and develop the communications team, including succession planning

What will make you successful

• 8+ years experience in area of government or external relation
• Fluent in English both in verbal and written
• Experience of working in different business functions or across industries
• Experience of senior-level negotiations and conflict management
• Team management experience, in particular the management of specialists
• Has analytical thinking and attention to details
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationship with authorities/industry networks
• Understanding on social, political, economic changes in the organization (Government procedures and formalities, as well as Local cultures & values)
• Communication and strong negotiation skill

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.