Job Title : Group RepresentativeLocation : New Delhi, DelhiCompany : MaerskSalary : Open Date : 2023-02-24Close Date : 2023-06-24
Facilitates, manages and executes interactions with legislators and other government stakeholders as well as industry organisations and if relevant the non governmental sector to identify, develop and maintain relevant opportunities for the Group and its Business Units and mitigate risks. Achieves that independently and/or as leader of a small department (< 3 staff). At Maersk, we believe in an integrated world. Connected all the way. We provide our customers with a simple end-to-end offering of products and services through a superior delivery network at sea, on land and in the air, taking the complexity out of supply chains and thereby improve the flow of foods, goods, data, and materials to sustain people, businesses, and economies globally. Sustainability and decarbonization of trade are integrated into our business. In everything we do, we are driven by our purpose and by values which have been shaped and strengthened our company since its foundation in 1904. To support this journey, we are strengthening our government relations and public affairs activities in India with a senior Group Representative (Director) based in Delhi. If you want to be a part of this journey, we want to hear from you. The position Reporting to the Chief Group Representative (South Asia, Southeast Asia & Oceania), based in Singapore, you will contribute to business development, issue management, and mitigation of political and regulatory risks for Maersk in India. This is a great opportunity to be part of a diverse, highly skilled and engaged regional Public Affairs team with colleagues in Singapore, Vietnam, and India (Mumbai), as well as a wider global team in Denmark, U.S., China and more. Our Global Public Affairs team follows political and regulatory developments and engages in dialogue with governments, authorities, industry organizations and other stakeholders on issues that could impact Maersk’s business framework conditions. Furthermore, we provide support and guidance to management and business units in engagement with government representatives or other authorities. The Role
- Business development and issues management. Monitoring and mapping of public policy and regulatory issues of relevance to Maersk businesses in India; in coordination with business leaders prioritizing issues based on a value-at-stake approach; monitoring and reporting on developments. Act as a trusted advisor to Maersk’s leadership, both in India, regionally and globally.
- Advocacy. Develop advocacy strategies and execute on same to drive business objectives and align with policies of the Indian government for Maersk to grow and develop unique logistics and transport solutions for customers and facilitate India’s trade with the rest of the world. Produce relevant advocacy material, including background briefings, position papers, and together with Maersk management contribute to the policy development in India in areas relevant to Maersk business.
- Coordinate engagement with relevant stakeholders in the central government, agencies, policy think tanks, business associations in Delhi. Execution of Maersk’s government relations and public policy activities, including engaging appropriately with relevant key government officials, business associations coalitions and other relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, mobilize and involve senior executives in engagement with external stakeholders when relevant and appropriate.
- Monitor national policy developments in India, e.g., logistics, infrastructure, trade as well as other relevant issues like trade policies, geopolitics and more. Following general political and policy trends across India and the region to support business development and mitigate risks. Analyse and report on these developments when relevant for Maersk’s prioritized regulatory issues.
- 10+ years of experience from a role in a MNC, consultancy, government/agency or similar with public policy and government affairs in India, including a fundamental understanding of priorities and dynamics of politics in Delhi. Public affairs experience from the rest of South Asia and/or Asia will be an advantage.
- A Master’s degree in public policy, economics, or political science, or a strong business background combined with a deep understanding for politics in India.
- Knowledge of and experience with infrastructure, logistics/supply chain and/or transport is considered valuable.
- A self-starter that takes lead and owns both the process and the outcome, all the way.
- Exemplary networking and influencing skills, able to partner effectively and form relationships with an international group of high-performing colleagues, peers, and management across the Maersk organization.
- Ability to grasp and translate complex issues into a language suitable for concerned audiences in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
- Strong Public Affairs ethics, conducts all activities with honesty and integrity in line with company values, looks out for the best interest of the company.
- Highly skilled in written and spoken English, and fluency in Hindi is considered highly beneficial.
- Permanently based in Delhi, India
- Positive, energetic, extrovert, diplomatic, with sound judgment.
- A team player with a strong collaboration mindset who installs trust, inside and outside Maersk.
- Analytical, structured, creative, and strategic.
- Able to work under pressure, deal with ambiguity and balance multiple and competing tasks.
- Proven ability to influence without authority and confidently drive agendas.
- Self-aware, assertive, willing to learn and help others.