Head of 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), 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 government affairs for 99, you will build, develop and lead a strong team of government relations and public policy experts focused on managing 99's relationships with key government and other stakeholders across local, state and federal levels in Brazil. You will define and lead our government affairs strategy across our growing product 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.

Though you will lead government affairs for 99 and Brazil, you will also be 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 the head of international external affairs.

**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, develop and lead a strong team of government affairs experts, defining and executing clear and focused plans for our mobility, delivery and payments businesses
- Serve as a key member of the 99 leadership team in Brazil, serving as an advisor to local and global leadership, and helping to guide the direction of the company, including our product and business strategy
- Establish and lead 99's most important relationships with government and other important external stakeholders, including key industry groups and associations
- Define and manage our budgets as well as our agency and consultant support structure
- Serve as a key public face for the company, potentially speaking at important events or with media on critical issues

Role Qualifications:
**Preferred qualifications**:

- 15+ 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