Report to: Country Division Head
• Set strategy, priorities on relevant Public & Government Affairs issues/topics with impact on the business
• Co-ordinate and align functions to address crisis/issue management or relevant social, political and environmental advocacy topics
• Develop stakeholder network necessary to fulfill the Public & Government Affairs strategy and at the same time develop, leverage and maintain high-level relationships with key policy makers, government officials and influencers
• Anticipate agriculture policies in Vietnam and give clear indications to the management what opportunities and threats this could represent for Crop Science business
• Lead project teams and build support/advocacy for business success and represent in Crop Life Vietnam
• Develop positive proactive articles to promote Crop Science messages across target groups and strengthen presence
• Understand, anticipate and influence laws, regulations and governmental decisions which can affect Crop Science business via relationship building with relevant ministries, ASEAN secretariat, chambers of commerce, industry association, researchers, institutes, politicians, media
• Support the acceptance in the public and government of hybrid rice
• Masters or Degree in Biology Sciences/ Agriculture/ Economics/ Communications or Masters in Business Administration
• 10 years professional experience in field of Government Affairs, Public Affairs and communications in influencing Government decisions related to agriculture
• Understanding of functioning of government at Federal and provincial level
• Proper understanding of political dynamics of agriculture sector
• Very good understanding of our seeds and plant biotech business environment in Vietnam
• Able to express complex issues and facts in simple words
• Fluent in English and Vietnamese; ability to work independently and under high pressure
