Manager Government Affairs

Company Overview:
If you see technology as there to smooth your path in life, our team does too: Your Path, Our Journey.
We believe in people who transform their paths through technology. Technology that connects people who are good at what they do and which practices diversity to create and share those paths that we (as yet) do not even know about. Our journey is in the smile of every talented person who brings revolution to the world from Brazil - whether with in-app transportation (99) or digital payments (99Pay).
To make life easier for millions of people every day, we are in the driving seat as part of DiDi Chuxing, the world's largest transport, and convenient platform. And so, we can say, with great pride, that we are pioneers in creating solutions, starting in Brazil, that grow in scale and have positive impacts in a range of other countries.
Whether creating projects from scratch or continually improving our solutions, we like challenges that give us butterflies, and that's why we work with intensity, at a fast pace, with respect, collaboration, and partnership. On this journey, we also create learning and strengthen ourselves in diversity as a fundamental aspect that makes us stand out for our growth day after day.
LI-Remote
Team Overview:
As the Government Affairs Manager for 99, you will help and support GA Team to improve and implement strategies, action plans and procedures in order to strengthen relationships with key government and other stakeholders across local, state and federal levels in Brazil. For this role, you will focus the majority of your time on the federal level issues and stakeholders. You will be part of a team that supports other areas of the Company in charge of growing products and services portfolio in Brazil - including mobility, delivery and payments - while covering a wide range of challenging policy issues that affect our ability to operate.
You will be part of a team responsible for government affairs and public policy, which includes monitoring, analyzing, and developing arguments and regulations that may impact the activities carried out by the company. This will cover a wide range of challenging policy issues, including ridehailing regulations, safety, tax, driver community and sustainability.
99's Government Affairs Team is also a key part of the international DiDi government affairs and broader external affairs team which spans 15+ markets around the world, and covers government affairs, communications and sustainability.
You will report directly to Brazil's Head of GA, who reports directly to the Head of International External Affairs. GA Team in Brazil also reports to 99's General Manager in the country.
Role Responsibilities:
99/DiDi's International Government Affairs Team is responsible for collaborating closely with key policymakers, regulators and external stakeholders to build a policy environment that supports the needs of our partners and our business. As the world's leading mobility and convenience platform, with upwards of 50 million trips and deliveries happening on our platform every day, DiDi helps more than 550 million people around the world get where they're going, and the things that they need. That means providing services for millions of people around the world that are environmentally friendly and safe, while providing opportunities for millions in need of flexible earnings, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion and the best possible earnings and benefits. The discussion on policy and regulation for urban mobility and convenience has never been more important. The international policy team will play a pivotal role in developing and driving a more informed and thoughtful discussion on relevant policies in this area.
In this role, you'll be...
- Support 99's strategy to build and strengthen relationships with key government and other important external stakeholders, including key industry groups and associations;
- Track and influence legislative initiatives which would affect 99's operations;
- Liaise with third party consultants and trade associations
- Conduct desk research, policy research and draft GA materials
- Partner with other key business functions, providing expert advice, supporting new product launches, and responding to crises;
- Represent 99 in forums and associations, as well as in government affair activities such as meetings with policy makers from legislative and executive, including public hearings, commissions meetings among others.
Role Qualifications:
- 5+ years of government affairs experience, ideally with substantive roles within a government/political context as well as within a corporate/consultancy environment
- Experience working with a global organization is ideal - a background working for U.S. or Chinese tech companies a big plus
- Native (or near native) Brazilian Portuguese language skills, as well as excellent written and spoken English
Bachelor's degree or equivalent pra

---