About the opportunity
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.
What you need to be successful
At least 15 years of demonstrated experience in leading public affairs/government relations and communications work, engaging a wide range of external stakeholders.
A strong network of senior government officials at the Central and local levels, and in-depth knowledge about domestic politics as well as government guidelines, processes and policies.
A strong network of journalists focused on the tech and startup space at major international business and tech media, with a keen understanding of media and the news cycle with proven success in achieving coverage across different media segments.
Demonstrated experience driving partnerships and activations with external partners.
Ability to exercise strong judgement, possess good problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate with functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated experience providing counsel to and collaborating closely with senior management and business functions to achieve the effective implementation of public policy and PR campaigns, driving brand awareness and reputation management.
A good degree from a reputable institution.
A concise and clear communicator with written and oral communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
Who we are
"To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!" - that’s our mission at foodpanda.
foodpanda (small 'f') is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!
We are looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join us in scaling our platform, to digitalise businesses in Asia, uplift rider livelihoods and build a hyper-convenient platform for our customers. If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. Our diverse and high-performing team comprises people from more than 60 nationalities, and we welcome all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
What's in it for you
What we offer
A dynamic and challenging work environment.
A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!
foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
