Head, Public Relations, Public Affairs and Sustainability (Maternity Cover, 7-month Contract)

• Develop brand key messages with key stakeholders and establish PR strategy and plan to increase company visibility 
• Conduct risk assessment of public sentiment and provide advice to mitigate risk on business strategy and plan
• Establish strategies for damage containment in crisis & issue situations and post-crisis & issue brand recovery
• Understand the competition landscape and stay ahead of any threat to our brand position
• Leverage media relationships to strengthen brand presence 
• Support other departments with PR efforts to achieve strategic goals, growth plans, and new business opportunities
• Lead and support any Corporate communications related initiatives, including but not limited to executive profiling, public speaking, internal communications and CSR and sustainability etc
• Help to interpret, explain, and present the regulatory and political landscape to the management team and other stakeholders in clear terms
• Build a network and relations with the relevant stakeholders and help to advocate, negotiate or defend positions, including in potentially contentious areas
• Engage with local, international or foreign key regulators, officials, or representatives
• Lead sustainability strategy and set framework for the business in shaping a positive corporate image

• Hungry to make a difference 
• University degree in business,PR / communications, journalism or related areas
• At least 10 years of related working experience in the PR related field, candidates with experience from eCommerce industry and public affairs matters would be an advantage 
• An independent and highly motivated fast learner
• Team player with great stakeholder management, you will have the chance to work closely with different departments to support Business and Corporate Strategies
• Great understanding of business and strategic goals 
• Eager to acquire the knowledge of foodpanda’s business background and operations 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment.  Things move very quickly around here, but you thrive in that.
• Fun! We work hard, so we can play harder.

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. 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.

• 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!
   

Our parent company, Delivery Hero, is a global leader in the food delivery industry processing over 3 million orders every day and operating in 40+ markets in the world, with 18,000 employees and approximately 500,000+ restaurant partners.