Director Government and Public Affairs, Asia

Local Unit & Position Description:
Government policies and regulations at national and international level have direct and indirect influence on DNV's current and future business model. The Group Government and Public Affairs (GPA) unit is responsible for managing key external stakeholder relations and processes for DNV Group and cross Business Areas. We enable and support business development by monitoring and engaging in key policy and regulatory developments.

Group GPA has team-members in USA/Washington DC, EU/Brussels as well as in Norway. We are currently strengthening our capabilities in Asia through a position as
**Director of Government and Public Affairs, Asia.**

The position will support Group and Business Areas’ in building relations and activities towards governments and public affairs stakeholders in key markets in Asia. The position will be based in Singapore, reporting to Group HQ in Norway. Some travel in the region is required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support DNV Group and the Business Areas in monitoring and analyzing relevant policy, regulatory, trade developments processes in China and other key Asian markets with a view of identifying business development opportunities/risk.
- Support DNV Group and Country Chairs/BAs to maintain and build DNV-relevant networks with key governmental and public affairs stakeholders in China and key markets. This could involve stakeholders such as government ministries and agencies, international institutions and the Norwegian foreign service.
- Provide input and analysis to strategy development in DNV Group and the business areas.
- Coordinate, prepare, organize, and follow up participation on official delegations and meetings for DNV top management in close co-operation with Group GPA and Country Chairs.

Position Qualifications:
**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree or above in Political Science, Business/Economics or Engineering.
- Proficiency in English and knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin). Knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage.
- Good understanding of and interest in governmental affairs and political processes in Asia
- Knowledge/experience from working in or with public administration and political processes in Asia
- At least 10 years professional experience from DNV and/or a similar international companies in Asia
- An ability to identify and follow up DNV business development opportunities.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills

Company & Business Area Description:
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, with almost 12,000 employees operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

Whether assessing a new ship design, optimizing the performance of a wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, we enable our customers and their stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence.

Our employees are driven by a common purpose: to safeguard life, property, and the environment. We help tackle the challenges and global transformations facing our customers and the world today and we are a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity