Director - Governmental Affairs - Logistics/Transportation Industry

The role is with a global MNC in the logistics/transportation space and will be responsible for the following duties - 

- Provide political and industry updates, analysis and advice; identify and monitor emerging trends in relevant domains in the country, assess implications and provide recommendations

- Plan, coordinate and facilitate interactions/meetings with government ministries, departments, organizations, state governments, regulatory bodies, customers, industry partners, industry groups/bodies, think-tanks, academia, civil society groups

- Build and maintain collaborative relationships/contact with relevant governmental, political and industrial stakeholders

- Support preparations for official meetings, events, and visits

- Draft talking points and speeches for senior executives; draft white papers on relevant topics, as appropriate

- Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and assist with follow-up activities, as appropriate

- Contribute effectively to discharging procedural formalities to ensure compliance with documentary requirements

- Track market dynamics and convert them into input for the tactical and strategic counter to competition

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM 

- Demonstrates professional competence and in depth knowledge of political affairs. 

- Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; demonstrates unwavering commitment to personal standards in ethical and compliant behavior.

TEAMWORK 

- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education - An advanced university degree is required, preferably in political science, international relations, social sciences, law, public administration or a related area.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in political and economic affairs, civil affairs, security affairs, diplomacy or related topics is required.