Public Affairs Specialist

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

To collaborate with the internal team to support and strengthen Glovo reputation in ECA region with stakeholders, including involvement in issue and reputation management.

THE JOURNEY

This role involves developing and maintaining a strong governmental and community network. The candidate will engage extensively with external contacts and should have experience collaborating with central authorities, local governments, industry associations, community organizations, and various stakeholders. The candidate should have a deep understanding of government processes, policies, and excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills.

In addition, this position involves direct involvement in the implementation of corporate social responsibility projects in the countries of the ECA region.

This position is part of the structure of the ECA Global Affairs department and reports to the Head of this department, with a dotted line to the Global Director of Public Affairs.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Represent Glovo in communication with authorities, business associations and other stakeholders to ensure our voice is heard and concerns are addressed in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Develop and maintain relationships with governmental stakeholders, industry associations, local governments, communities, and other partnering organizations.
• Take the lead on some regulatory topics and provide support to the management team on others.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare materials, position letters, requests and other related documents to communicate the organization’s positions, support advocacy efforts and ensure the continuity of operations.
• Organize meetings with governmental bodies, local governments, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and contribute to local and international Glovo reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, ability to plan effectively and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prepare and adapt communications for different audiences to maximize understanding and impact.
• Demonstrated track record in stakeholder relations experience and relevant market expertise.
• Strong knowledge of government organization, processes, policies and regulations affecting the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a part of the team in a multinational and dynamic environment.
• Transparency and accountability.
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience.
• English - advanced/fluent, both verbal and written.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!