Associate, Public Affairs

Get to Know the Team

Grab Public Affairs team are a forward-looking team that actively shaping the future of technology and society in Southeast Asia. From working with policymakers on the positive impact that Grab makes to leading projects with governments, we are constantly finding ways to create win-win solutions to challenges that our local communities face.

Get to Know the Role

As a Public Affairs Associate, You will help develop strategic projects aimed at achieving our social mission through high-impact government relations and public sector partnerships. You will be a vital bridge between our teams and external partners, orchestrating cross-functional projects and advocating for policy agendas that drive changes. You will report into Senior Manager, Public Affairs.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Support development on strategies and projects to achieve our social mission through public affairs activities
• Orchestrate and manage delivery of cross-functional public affairs projects, through collaborations with other local teams and government agencies
• Establish, manage, and build strategic partnerships and relations with relevant government partners and public sector organizations to achieve strategic goals
• You will be our main team support and liaison with government partners
• Support develop strategic engagement plans to advocate our policy agenda
• Coordinate for internal process for PA team

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• 1+ years of experience in consulting / strategic advisory and planning, or work which involve project / partnership management
• Experience working with government, social enterprises, digital platforms is highly preferred
• You have strategic thinking and problem solving skills to support Grab's position and goals, and to overcome roadblocks
• You have project management skills to support execution across departments and organization (including government partners)
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage with senior management and government partners
• You are able to maintain current understanding of public policy issues, current events, and the evolving motivations of public sector partners.
• Motivated to achieve high-quality results through effective problem-solving, a positive professional demeanor, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Adaptable to local contexts and responsive to shifts in the external environment."
• You can synthesize complex partner interests to lead collaborative solutions and achieve strategic social goals
• You are dedicated to driving positive social and regional outcomes in high-velocity organizational settings

 

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For at Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.