Government Affairs Senior Manager

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), meal delivery (99Food), 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.

Team Overview:
**About the job**:
As the Head of Cities Engagement for 99, you will build and manage 99's relationships with key government and other stakeholders at the city and state levels across Brazil.

You will lead our cities government affairs strategy across our growing product and services portfolio in Brazil. You will monitor and influence developments that affect our ability to operate in cities in Brazil. This will cover a wide range of challenging policy issues, including ridehailing regulations, safety, tax, driver community and sustainability.

You will report to the Head of Government Affairs for 99.

**About the team**:
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.

Role Responsibilities:
**Responsibilities**:

- Build and implement strategies to advance 99’s license to operate and defend against risks in cities across Brazil, including in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Porto Allegre and Belo Horizonte.
- Track and influence legislative initiatives which would affect 99’s operations.
- Map, establish and develop relationships with City Halls and other important external stakeholders, including key industry groups and associations.
- Partner with other key business functions, providing expert advice, supporting new product launches, and responding to crises.
- Manage third party consultants and memberships of trade associations.

Role Qualifications:
**Preferred qualifications**:

- 8+ 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 practical experience

EEO Statement:
**You'll love working at DiDi because**
- We create customer value - We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
- We are data-driven - We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
- We believe in Win-win Collaboration - Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
- We believe in integrity - Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our