Ga Senior 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:
You will form part of the Regional Government Affairs team reporting directly to the Head of Government Affairs Spanish Speaking Latin America (SSL). Within that region, you will particularly focus on a main market supporting and executing advocacy strategies based on a deep analysis of public policy topics and a quick understanding of government issues.

The Government Affairs team for Spanish-speaking Latin America plays a strategic role in protecting and advancing the company’s business interests across the region. Our mandate is to shape a favorable regulatory and policy environment through constructive engagement with governments, regulators, industry associations, and key stakeholders.

We work to:

- **Monitor and analyze** legislative, regulatory, and political developments that could impact the business.
- **Build and maintain strong relationships** with government officials, regulators, and opinion leaders to advocate for policies that support sustainable business growth.
- **Coordinate regional advocacy strategies** aligned with corporate priorities, ensuring consistent messaging and approach across markets.
- **Engage in coalition-building** with industry peers, associations, and multilateral organizations to amplify positions on key issues.
- **Support internal teams** (Compliance, Communications, Operations, Legal, Public Policy) by providing policy insights, risk assessments, and recommendations for regulatory compliance and strategic planning.

This team is essential for ensuring that the company’s voice is represented in policy discussions, enabling both business growth and alignment with local socio-economic priorities.

Role Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the Head of Government Affairs in SSL and his team.
- Oversee and coordinate at a country level the activities, advocacy of government affairs with public agencies, regulators and other relevant stakeholders ensuring its results in promoting and defending DiDi’s business.
- Collaborate internally with different business units and inform them about particular topics related to government affairs.
- Identify key political (legislative and non legislative) issues and opportunities to design and develop advocacy strategies.
- Monitor ongoing public debates with external actors to identify potential risks for the business.
- Generate high-quality analytical reports and inputs for the business.
- Represent Government Affairs in internal meetings and discussions.
- Manage teams based on results and performance
- Manage Consultants and other relevant resources
- Relevant experience engaging with government officials and advocating for public policy issues or regulations.
- Experience on designing and building political scenarios.

Role Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in the public and private sector, with a focus on government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs.
- Proven track record in advocacy, political engagement, and managing complex stakeholder environments.
- Direct experience in government roles is highly desirable.
- **Education**:

- Master’s degree in International Relations, Law, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
- **Knowledge & Expertise**:

- Deep understanding of Argentina’s economic and political context.
- Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at both national and provincial levels.
- Solid grasp of the regulatory environment for digital platforms in Argentina; regional knowledge is a plus.
- Familiarity with key policy areas impacting DiDi’s business: labor, transport, financial services, payments, tax, consumer safety, data privacy, and sustainability.
- **Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong project management capabilities, with a record of delivering strategies, well-crafted analytical documents, and impactful advocacy campaigns.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create clear, persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.
- Analytical skills, including experience in data analysis, v