Head of Public Affairs & Government Relations

Job Description

 

As the Middle East’s Head of Public Affairs and Government Relations you will be an instrumental member of our team working across the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Your job will be to represent Deliveroo with external audiences who shape our legislative environment, making sure our positions are heard and understood. You will manage existing relationships with regulators, develop our contacts across the region and build local coalitions that pave the way for smart policy. You will report directly into the VP Global Communications and work with both our in-market and global teams. 

What you’ll do:

• Establish strategic relationships with government and policy makers, regulatory agencies and community leaders. You’ll meet with them regularly to build trust and mutual interest, reduce potential obstacles and convey our priorities.
• Advise the business on legislative and regulatory developments across the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, keeping central partners informed and involved.
• Help set and carry-out the public policy and advocacy agenda for our company, working collaboratively with other teams and executives to ensure alignment between business objectives, policy and community outreach goals.
• Collaborate with other Deliveroo team members on operations, marketing, and local media activities.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in government affairs, political campaigns, or business development in a government-related environment in the Middle East.
• Government affairs know-how, and cultural understanding of the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar markets.
• The appetite to fearlessly advocate for Deliveroo.
• A strong business approach and experience finding strategic wins even in the face of initial resistance and risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/people skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic.
• Existing government, transportation and advocacy contacts and relationships in the three markets preferred but not an essential requirement.

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to be the definitive food company. We are transforming the way the world eats by making food more convenient and accessible. We give people the opportunity to eat what they want, as they want it, as they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, wellbeing, parental leave, annual return flights home and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are – your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that disabled people may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments , please don’t hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments  to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.