Public Affairs Executive

Purpose of the job

Our Corporate Affairs ambition is to grow the business, promote the company, our brands and products and improve the business climate. The Public Affairs is expected to deliver the ambition by:

• Building the desired reputation for HEINEKEN Cambodia via the creation of a strong network of stakeholders
• Protect HEINEKEN’s license to operate
• Support and influence external agendas to create positive-growth conditions

Key Accountabilities

Public and Regulatory Affairs Management

• Support public affairs agenda to address key risks and market- opportunities with a clear, prioritized roadmap for action, focused on key issues and opportunities.
• Contribute to implement stakeholder engagement plan with support from PA Manager.
• Develop regulatory strategies and update based upon regulatory changes
• Proactively detect regulations, engage and advise the business on risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate with regulatory authorities during the development and review process
• Support PA in building and maintaining dialogue with public decision makers and non-governmental organisations to:

(1) protect our commercial freedom and license to operate

(2) ensure appropriate and effective policies

(3) provide a regulatory environment for positive business growth.

• Attend the business associations, workshop and miscellaneous meeting to have an up to date on the business environment as well as settle any issues required PA to support.
• Create corporate storytelling to have an effective engagement on the contributions of HEINEKEN Cambodia to the country.
• Draft letter to stakeholders (Government, Association and NGO…)

Change Management

• Plan and design a road map with a proposal for solution on the issue concerning regulations.    
• Collaborate and engage with key stakeholders to help support a smooth change management.
• Develop mitigation actions to counter lack of willingness to change.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field preferred with 3-5 years professional experience in Regulatory and Public Affairs.
• Fluent in English and Khmer
• Logical & critical thinking skills
• Excellent writing & presentation skills
• Good basis on networking & influencing skills
• Information gathering and analysing skills to be able to summarize key information
• Understanding of how traditional and social media works
• Well organized and good foundation on project management
• Ability to support the complex issues, grasp complex information and communicate simply with support from PA Manager.