Total 5 affairs manager job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in The Philippines

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.

• Assist in preparation and generation of documents
• Conduct extensive research and create reports, as needed.
• Create key visual communications content
• Create and maintain connections among key stakeholders
• Support for implementation and management of Public Affairs, CSR and Sustainability
• projects
• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Support in the drafting and publication and distribution of reports
• Perform duties as may be assigned by the CSR & Sustainability Specialis

The Solutions Manager will be responsible for supporting RPO and MSP solutions. This role will be accountable for evaluating opportunities and developing world-class workforce solutions for prospects.

The Solutions team will closely partner with Business Development (BD) to understand the goals of the customer as well as the opportunity scope and then align appropriately on win themes, strategy, and key messaging.

To formulate client solutions, the Solutions Manager will partner with BD and collaborate with the following internal teams: Operations, Finance, Global Business Solutions, and Risk.  To validate key elements of the solution, the team will also consult, as needed, with Implementation, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Market Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with BD and Bids to evaluate opportunities and develop solutions that address and exceed the expectations of the client/prospect, while meeting the needs of the business to enable successful delivery
• Build and lead the solutions to meet the current and future needs of all AGS regions
• Partner with the internal functions to keep abreast of developments in Operations, Technology, Implementation, Risk, Analytics, Finance, Bids and Legal to ensure future competitive advantage and compliance
• Keep up with legislative, design and industry best practices
• Analyze bids and opportunities to determine viability, pursuit strategy and potential win themes
•  For bids and/or other client pursuits, make recommendations on pursuit strategy, program design and collaborate with BD to gain sign off and support from ops and finance
• Ensure solutions are designed according to strategy, value propositions and pricing – gained through alignment with BD, Ops and Finance
• With BD, prepare and guide presentation teams during the pitch portion of the cycle to ensure the right content, messaging, and strategy for each presentation
• Review and contribute to specific proposal/RFP response content (with written responses)  to ensure alignment with capability, pursuit strategy and key messaging
• Participate in client discussions, meetings,  or pitches as may be needed
• Create scope document and track the development and evolution of the pursuit (volume, service lines assumptions, solution, etc.) and ensure alignment among  BD, Finance, Ops and Leadership
• As requested, / needed, participate in advance workshops, discovery sessions or discussions with clients, to assess needs, validate requirements and support business development to qualify opportunities

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing foodpanda’s public policy strategy and programs to optimize the business and operating environment. Working collaboratively with various business functions in foodpanda, the successful candidate will be a key contributor in maintaining the company’s good reputation and standing among the communities in which we operate.

• Help develop foodpanda’s internal public policy strategy and programmes on topics relating to the tech and food delivery sector, including but not limited to employment, gig work, sustainability, competition, as well as consumer & data protection
•  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement foodpanda’s policy stance and programs
• Help build foodpanda’s stakeholder network within the public sector, academia, professional associations, NGOs, and more, both at the central and local levels (travel to provinces, regional company offices, and other key locations are required)
• Communicate and advocate for foodpanda’s policy positions by (a) drafting position papers on proposed legislation, (b) responding to concerns from government stakeholders, (c) developing policy communications materials in consultation with key internal stakeholders such as PR/communications, legal and operations; and (d) where needed, represent foodpanda at government meetings/Congressional hearings
• Contribute to foodpanda’s efforts in uplifting riders, vendors, and our communities through relevant initiatives
• Identify and pursue partnerships with government agencies, key opinion leaders, or credible organizations to build thought leadership
• Drive the implementation of these initiatives and programmes, and track and review the effectiveness of the same

The Media Relations Manager plays a key role in strengthening the company’s brand and reputation by maintaining good relationships with the media, communicating key company messages through traditional and new media platforms, and helping to manage PR issues as needed. This person will be responsible for:

• Building, growing and maintaining a robust media network
• Bridging the relationship between foodpanda and the media and creating a positive brand image
• PItching stories to the press and generating coverage
• Organizing press conferences, interviews and other media engagements
• Preparing detailed reports on media coverage, SOV and sentiment
• Handling critical issues with the media if/when they arise