Ninja Van is a tech-enabled logistics company on a mission to provide hassle-free delivery services for businesses of all sizes across Southeast Asia.
Launched in 2014, we started operations in Singapore and have become the region's largest and fastest growing last-mile logistics company, partnering with over 35,000 merchants and delivering more than 1,000 parcels every minute across six countries.
In January 2018, we raised one of the largest Series C rounds ever in Southeast Asia and are well-positioned for our next phase of rapid growth.
At our core, we are a technology company that is disrupting a massive industry with cutting-edge software and operational concepts.
Powered by algorithm-based optimisation, dynamic routing, end-to-end tracking and a data-driven approach, we provide best-of-class delivery services that delight both the shippers and end customers.
But we are just getting started!
We have much room for improvement and many ideas that will further shape the industry.
We're looking for a highly-driven and motivated Public Affairs Manager, Philippines for our team.
This is a new position and you are expected to build and lead Ninja Van Philippines' government relations and public affairs ensuring effective engagement with key regulators, officials, and representatives, under the guidance of the Country Head of Legal to achieve Ninja Van's strategic aims.
**Main Duties**:
- Define, plan and execute public affairs strategy and roadmap that are aligned with
- Ninja Van senior management with the goal of furthering Ninja Van's interests.
- Effective communication and engagement with relevant governmental bodies through
- a.
Being a key point of contact and facilitating meetings between Ninja Van and
- governmental bodies and relevant trade associations;
- b. Collaborative approach such as exploring and planning for possible
- public-private partnerships.
- In collaboration with other Ninja Van team members, writing briefings, messages, and
- position on policy and regulatory issues, and preparing and delivering presentations to
- governmental bodies that will support Ninja Van Philippines' strategic aims.
- Monitor, identify, assess, and address regulatory challenges affecting Ninja Van's
- licensing requirements
- Other tasks that may be assigned by the Country Head of Legal.
**Qualifications**:
- College Degree
- 8+ years of strong experience and network in government, government affairs,
- public policy, or stakeholder relations.
- Experience in building and maintaining multi-sector alliances preferred.
- Capability to build and maintain excellent relationships with governmental
- agencies, research/academic institutions, community, or industry influencers and
- other third parties who may have significant influence on public policies.
- Proven ability to work independently, and the skills necessary to thrive in a
- technology start-up world with ambiguity and a rapidly changing landscape.
- Familiarity with the government's priorities, and political developments in
- Philippines
- Demonstrated ability to execute campaign goals and objectives, to work
- effectively with local allies and leaders and carry out required objectives.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, motivational skills, work ethic.
- Ability to travel