Public Policy Senior Manager

**Role Summary**

The Public Policy Senior Manager/Manager (APAC) will be part of the GS1 Global Public Policy team, while working with the GS1 offices and colleagues in Asia-Pacific on a daily basis. The position will have responsibility for the execution of Public Policy activities that advance the GS1 Global public policy strategy and GS1 Asia-Pacific regional priorities.

What we offer is a position in a leading global organisation, working closely with business and government helping to drive safety and efficiency in international commerce. The person will be part of a global team working with GS1 offices in close to 20 markets, regional intergovernmental organisations, and national governments on engagement in public policy and related cooperation.

In this role he/she will ensure that the benefits of global standards and the need for regulatory harmonisation are well explained to and understood by key stakeholders across the region. This role requires a passion for regulatory affairs and policy developments, and the ability to be a trusted and neutral partner to authorities and other stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**
- Expand regional public policy engagement through strategic engagements with stakeholders
- Regulatory Monitoring - Identify and track legislative and regulatory developments at national and regional level in Asia-Pacific that influence the implementation of GS1 global public policy priorities and recommend a course of action
- Monitor and evaluate collaboration and project opportunities with government, intergovernmental organisations and industry groups / trade associations
- Proactively assess draft legislation and provide advice to Global public policy team on further action
- Assist in the coordination of policy positions with GS1 member organisations in Asia-Pacific to execute the Global Public Policy directions
- Consult with senior management of GS1 Member Organisations to further the strategic global public policy priorities
- Secure GS1 participation in key conferences, meetings, forums, represent GS1 there and ensure opportunities for global public policy leadership to participate
- Oversee the day-to-day activities related Public Policy projects

**Education/Experience and Skills Requirements**

She/he must have strong collaborative skills, an international and collaborative mindset and willingness to proactively involve stakeholders from a wide range of countries and support multicultural working groups. He/she likely has sector specific experience in food, retail, e-commerce, supply chain logistics, sustainability or working in government and a thorough understanding of how trade associations and chambers of commerce function. Experience from APEC, ASEAN or regional/global intergovernmental organisations or government agencies and functioning in key Asian / Pacific markets (e.g., experience from Australia, Japan, India, China, Indonesia) is highly appreciated.
- Bachelor's level degree (required) in relevant field, such as public affairs, political science, international relations or business with more than 6/8 years of work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - confident presenter and public speaker
- Highly motivated and detail oriented, with the proven ability to follow through on short and long-term work streams
- Willingness to be part of a distributed team which will be meeting virtually more than in person
- Comfortable learning about new technology and explaining it in a simple way for external audiences such as industry and government
- Fluent in English, working knowledge in additional major Asian language is beneficial
- Willingness to travel 10%