Government Affairs Manager, Vietnam
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Corporate Functions
The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! As a Government Affairs Manager, you will join our talented Global Government Affairs team to serve millions of Apple users in Vietnam, and help to grow our business.
Description
As part of the team, the GA Manager engages in planning and implementing the country’s GA strategy. You will:
-Monitor regulatory and general policy developments in the country that may impact Apple’s business;
-Identify and approach government agencies closely related to Apple’s businesses in your country, at both local and central levels.
-Regularly engage and coordinate with key stakeholders in local and central government to secure government approvals, policy support and regulatory permits.
-Assist in interpreting and assessing impact of the laws and regulations, and provide GA advice for internal stakeholders.
-Monitor the changes to public policies, organizational structure, decision making process,
-Update the overall relationship portfolio and identify meaningful stakeholders and key figures.
-Assist in scheduling corporate executives’ visits.
-Support and work with the other Apple teams for communications and all other necessary issues.
-Connect with global, regional and local industry and trade associations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in economics, political science, public policy, law, international relations.
- Minimum 5-7 years’ work experience in a government affairs function for multinational corporations or industry associations, or for government organizations that engage regularly with the private sector
- Excellent skills in communicating with regulators and corporate internal partners
- Experience working with government agencies, legislatures, regulatory agencies, and industry associations
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- General understanding of government relations in Vietnam, experience in the ICT sector will be a plus
- Strong ability to take complex situations and effectively communicate their implications for the company
- Excellent skills in drafting briefing documents
- Ability to build working groups or coalitions of like-minded companies to address key policy/regulatory issues
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and local language
- Candidate must be flexible, resourceful, self-motivated, and be able to consistently exercise sound judgment; have a strong sense of responsibility, and work with minimal direct supervision