Manager, Global Government Affairs

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.Hybrid out of Washington DC officeMondelēz International, Inc. (Mondelēz) is looking for a Public and Government Affairs (PGA) professional to join our DC-based Global Government Affairs (GA) team. Mondelēz empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar, and Tate's Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, and Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, and Toblerone chocolate.In this role, you will help develop and execute global PGA workstreams in concert with other members of the Global PGA team. You will support Mondelēz’s Vice President of Global GA and Corporate and Government Affairs (CGA) teams around the world in advocating for the company’s interests, enhancing its reputation, and engaging policymakers and influencers to shape government measures and initiatives material to our business.Overarching RoleSupport Mondelēz’s Vice President of Global GA and partner with other members of the Global PGA teamBusiness / Commercial Unit (BU / CU) CGA teams in North and Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other functions and sub-functions (e.g., Legal, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Impact / Sustainability, Tax).

• Help fashion global PGA strategy and execute the global PGA work program.
• Represent Mondelēz and advocate for its interests externally.Specific ResponsibilitiesPolicy / Political Foresight and InsightPartner with others on Mondelēz’s global and local CGA teams and external agencies, in monitoring government rulemaking and determining the impact on Mondelēz of government measures in three priority policy areas : Nutrition, health, and well-being (government rules aimed at curbing consumption of certain types of foods) : restrictions on marketing / advertising, placement, promotion, and sale,targeted indirect taxes,front-of-pack nutrition labeling requirementsSocial and environmental sustainability : ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) disclosure mandatessupply chain due diligence requirementslabor- and environment-related market access restrictionstaxes, bans, and extended producer responsibility schemes on plastic packaging wasteLicense to operate : price controlstaxestrade rulesinvestment incentiveslabor disciplines
• Help track and distill geopolitical developments relevant to Mondelēz’s business with a view to anticipating the direction of travel of policy in key markets.
• Review, summarize, and cascade media reports / articles, government publications, and think tank and trade association briefing papers on policy and political developments relevant to Mondelēz’s business.Advocacy Support and External EngagementHelp advance local CGA teams’ GA priorities, including by : monitoring progress on annual and longer-term goals on advocacy prioritiesengaging US-based and visiting foreign officials to supplement local teams’ outreachcapturing and cascading BU / CU teams’ advocacy successes
• Partner with other functions to gather and distill information relevant to Mondelēz’s policy agenda, including : public- and private-sector initiatives aimed at addressing health and well-being challengesstate of play in global initiatives, e.g., the UN treaty negotiations on plastic wastedevelopments in international organizations, e.g., CODEX Alimentarius, World Health Organizationdifferent legislative / regulatory approaches governments take in a specific policy area
• Advocate for Mondelēz’s interests and PGA priorities in engagements with : Executive officials and legislators from around the worldinternational organization officialsthought leaders in think tanks and other expert bodies
• Represent Mondelēz and actively participate in : trade associationsbusiness coalitionsprofessional organizationsAsset Development and Multi-market ProjectsAssist in designing and socializing global enablers – playbooks, toolkits, narratives, templates, inventories, methodologies – for BU / CU use in executing PGA strategies.Partner with other members of Global PGA team in fashioning and executing global and regional projects (workstreams with clearly defined missions and / or deliverables).Internal Networks and ProgrammingDevelop programming for and participate in internal networks / meetings, including : weekly meetings of the Global GA teambi-monthly meetings of Global PGA Community of Practiceperiodic PGA in the Spotlight sessionsbi-monthly discussions between the Vice President of Global GA and BU / CU CGA leads.Presentations and Other Written MaterialsFashion PowerPoint presentations for a variety of audiences, including senior leaders and multicultural teams.Draft briefers, background papers, and talking points.Qualifications and SkillsGraduate degree in international relations, business, law, economic policy, and / or sustainability policy.At least 8 years of government (public sector) and / or government affairs (private sector) work experience.Knowledge of policy issues relevant to the food industry.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).Ability to distill complex and lengthy material into simple, succinct summaries.Collaborative and proactive way of working, good people skills, and can-do attitude.Experience working with colleagues from a wide variety of cultures.Time-management and priority-setting skills, results-orientation, and attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and change focus with shifting priorities.Facility with PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.The base salary range for this position is $117,400 to $161,425; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits : health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support available.Business Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins, and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is IllegalJob Type : Regular Communications and Public & Government Affairs Corporate & Government Affairs#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $117,400 - $161,425