Government Affairs Manager

Company Overview

DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

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Team Overview

Government Affairs Manager (Monterrey)

You will become part of Mexico's Government Affairs team, providing strategic inputs and executing a wide range of advocacy efforts with diverse stakeholders at State level, in order to protect and secure DiDi’s operations in Mexico from a data-driven, collaborative approach.

Role Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities 

• Based in Monterrey, your primary goal is to contribute to the consolidation of DiDi’s presence in the North region, covering both ridehailing and food delivery products.

• Develop DiDi's Government Affairs high-level engagement strategy with key stakeholders, including governments, the industry, business chambers, civil society organizations, and specialists in several States.

• Liaise with the government and other key decision-makers, in the pursuit for innovative transportation and mobility solutions from a win-win perspective.

• Permanently monitor, analyze and prevent risks of the regulatory framework in Mexico, with the aim of advocating for the best practices on ride-hailing, food delivery and all other topics within DiDi’s scope.

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Government Affairs strategy, including stakeholder mappings, engagement plans and advocacy strategies.

• Generate and coordinate State-level special projects, with a focus on generating engagement with key stakeholders and social impact. 

• Liaise with different business chambers to boost the company’s presence and networks. 

• Be able to work under pressure, changing agendas and strict deadlines. 

Role Qualifications

The successful candidate will have: 

• 6+ years’ experience in public affairs in government, consultancy services or the private sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the Mexican political system, with particular focus in Nothern States' regional politics and business environment.

• A passion for technology and improving mobility in Mexico.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law/Political Science/International Relations/Economics.

• Master’s degree preferred. 

• Solid experience in engaging high-level policy, business, and international stakeholders. 
• Highly proficient in both Spanish and English is essential.

• Independent thinking and ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Teamwork attitude.

• Availability for travelling.

EEO Statement

• 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 metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That‘s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.

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