We are looking for a highly driven and motivated Director of Public Affairs & Public Relations to join our team in the Philippines (based out of Manila), overseeing a key advocacy and reputation management function. Well-versed in stakeholder engagement and possessing a strong network of external stakeholders including but not limited to the government, media, academia, and business sectors, this individual will play a crucial role in shaping the operating environment for foodpanda in the Philippines.
Public Affairs/Government Relations
- Lead foodpanda’s public policy strategies and advocacy efforts to address public policy challenges and meet business objectives. Topics include the gig economy, labour rights, competition, consumer protection, data protection/fraud, sustainability, and more.
- Maintain and expand foodpanda’s network of stakeholders across the Central and local governments/government units; international and regional organisations; academia; non-profit/non-government sectors; industry; and the media.
- Engage with above mentioned stakeholders to achieve policy advocacy goals, support business objectives and boost reputation. This includes the creation of supporting collaterals in collaboration with various internal stakeholders.
- Establish and drive partnerships with external stakeholders, collaborating across functions to advance foodpanda's business, reputational and public affairs objectives.
- Provide crisis management counsel, and lead issue management and responses in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Public Relations
- Lead foodpanda’s public relations strategy and uphold positive brand reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Build relationships with key tier 1 media (broadcast, tech, lifestyle and trade) to ensure a consistent narrative is being communicated externally.
- Lead proactive storytelling, media pitches and campaigns to secure positive media placements focusing on foodpanda’s mission.
- Oversee and manage agencies to ensure alignment with business goals, while monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of communication strategies, adjusting as needed.
