External Affairs Assistant Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for External Affairs Assistant Manager based in Jakarta, Indonesia 

About Unilever 

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.   

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

Job Purpose 

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are interested to be the champion of Unilever Indonesia in fostering strong processes and strategic partnerships with government entities, external stakeholders, and civil society, while driving the company’s reputation and business continuity to new heights, then this role is just for you! 

Main Responsibilities 

The responsibility includes ensuring proper processes are in place to protect Unilever Indonesia’s freedom to operate (FTO), managing partnerships with government, external stakeholders, and civil society. Reporting directly to the Corporate/External Affairs Manager, the person works closely with colleagues in other functions, regional and global teams, to align and ensure a coordinated strategy. 

• Support for development and execution of government affairs strategy, stakeholder engagement, corporate reputation, issue & crisis management, to ensure no disruption to business by protecting freedom to operate (FTO) 

• Coordinate the mapping and management of key FTO issues in partnership with the Supply Chain, Marketing, Sustainability, and Regulatory Affairs functions, and help implement mitigation or improvement strategies 

• Monitor the policy and political environment for salient and emerging issues (deforestation, plastic waste, renewable energy, halal, tax, supply chain, etc) and timely and regularly inform the leadership team and respective Board Members 

• Identify opportunities and threats in the legislative process to advance or defend identified Unilever Indonesia's policy objectives 

• Manage governmental affairs at National and Regional level, including preparing high-level bilateral meetings for Head of Country  

• Support the business savings agenda along with other related functions, especially those related to government’s incentives 

• Provide internal consulting on compliance and government regulations to local and global business partners 

• Support local site teams to ensure local business continuity issues, and community relations are well managed 

• Represent Unilever Indonesia and related business identities, with external stakeholders and regulator, including active engagement in trade associations to create a better business climate for Unilever Indonesia. Unilever Indonesia is actively involved in 14 trade associations and business coalitions 

• Work in partnership with NGOs and academia to develop collaborative programs on critical business, social and environmental issues 

• Enhance visibility and reputation of Unilever Indonesia with all relevant stakeholders and position Unilever as leader in future fit and sustainable business. 

Candidate Criteria 

Experience & Qualification 

• 3+ years’ experience working in multinational organizations or consultancy, dealing with senior internal and external stakeholders is preffered 

• Understanding of the governmental and Indonesia political landscape. Previous experience working with Government agencies 

• Knowledge of consumers good industry, health, or environment policy issues 

• Existing network of Government/regulatory/academic stakeholders in the Ministers of Environment and/or Agriculture, Health, Coordinating Investment Board, Industry, and Trade 

• Experience running successful policy campaigns and project management 

• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Law and Business Administration) 

Skill 

• Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity 

• Ability to understand the external economic, social and political environment, how that impacts the company 

• Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders, negotiate and promote company’s objectives in industry 

• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgement/decision-making skills 

• Ability to understand complex issues, summarize them and communicate them in simple, effective ways for internal and external customers 

• Ability to work within international teams across different geographies 

• Ability to organize time efficiently, manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks, and articulate objectives and priorities within the business, work efficiently under time pressure  

• Excellent English and writing skills as well as policy analysis and policy brief 

Leadership 

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. 

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better. 

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors 

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions. 

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience. 

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers. 

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. 

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. 

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you. 

Additional Information 

Work location: Grha Unilever BSD 

Extensive travel might be needed.