Global Affairs Lead

Government Relations

• Define manage and execute the non-market strategy of Glovo around public affairs supported by communication and impact and sustainability projects to maximize success and legitimacy. 
• Lead local consultancies and collaborate where necessary  with think tanks industry associations and other key agents to plan and execute a robust strategy. 
• Act as a key liaison across various internal departments (Marketing Legal Operations etc.) to ensure cross-departmental alignment on strategies that address the countrys most pressing issues aligned with business performance and metrics. 
• Work to deliver in-depth analysis to the management team of the local stakeholder environment risks and opportunities identifying right relationships in the regulatory administrative media and social spheres. 
• You will personally lead engagement with senior stakeholders and high-impact policy discussions representing Glovo in all instances. 
• Oversee and plan the significant budget allocation making sure it enables impactful and scalable outputs.  

PR Comms and Social Media:

• Lead oversee and execute the planning and execution of external communication strategies focusing on enhancing brand awareness improving Glovos reputation and supporting the companys business growth both in Corporate and Consumer PR. 
• Ensure strategic coherence and consistency in Glovos messaging for media relations while building strong long-term relationships with journalists media outlets and key tech industry KOLs across the region. 
• Create compelling social media content across Instagram and LinkedIn adventuring into other platforms where Nigerian customers are present. 
• Analyze metrics from PR and social media campaigns to measure effectiveness providing leadership in data-driven tactical adjustments to achieve better outcomes. 
• Crisis communications management within the region ensuring swift and professional responses when necessary. 

Impact & Sustainability:

• Spot the right opportunities to set and implement an ambitious Impact & Sustainability plan that will not only drive positive change but also reduce our negative footprint. 
• Ensure all Impact initiatives support our Global Affairs goals by building key allies and institutional footprint.
• Draw on global toolkits and data sources to align the I&S strategy with our core business and global I&S plan working with the regional Africa Impact Lead and local teams to execute good and fast while proactively finding new avenues for collaboration with local organizations.

Qualifications :

• 7-10 years of extensive Government Relations Public Affairs or/and PR experience.
• Were open to candidates whove been leaders in other careers (e.g. legal & corporate affairs industrial relations public sector) and may be looking for a career change.
• Political & Media Mastery: You possess a deep understanding of Nigerias highly politicized environment and informal forums to navigate institutional relationships and complex governmental issues.
• 360 Communication & Impact: You have the creative mindset to manage social media coordinate influencer-led consumer campaigns and leverage business milestones to cement Glovo as an industry leader and key socioeconomic contributor.
• Agile Crisis Management: You are a quick decision-maker capable of handling high-stakes regulatory shifts media storms or social media crises under intense pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strategic Doer Mentality: You prioritize doing over delegating with a startup mindset that empowers you to roll up your sleeves and take direct action to safeguard our business model on a daily basis.
• On-the-Ground Leadership: Based in Lagos with the flexibility to travel on-demand to our different cities especially Abuja you bring native/fluent English alongside exceptional interpersonal abilities for high-stakes engagement.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• Extra time off the freedom to work from home one day a week and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Additional Information :

At Glovo your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think decide and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

Here at Glovo we thrive on diversity we believe it enhances our teams products and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds all genders racial/diverse backgrounds abilities ages sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time