Assistant Manager, Public Affairs Bali Nusra

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

We're a forward-looking team that's actively shaping the future of transportation and technology policy in Southeast Asia. From educating policymakers on the positive impact that Grab makes to designing one-of-a-kind initiatives with governments, we're constantly finding ways to deliver win-win solutions to challenges that our local communities face.

Get to Know the Role

You will represent the Grab Public Affairs team in your area, overseeing public affairs activities, maintaining a stable business environment, and managing relationships with regional public stakeholders. You will help ensure smooth operations with minimal disruptions and secure support from local government entities.

You will be reporting to Public Affairs Manager, East Indonesia. You will be onsite and based in Bali.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Be a credible & trusted representative for Public Affairs in the designated area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional stakeholders, including government, transportation bureau, police key officers and etc.
• Collaborate with government partners to set clear objectives and deliver impactful results.
• Design, prioritize, and monitor public affairs initiatives at the regional level.
• Advocate for policies that support business OKRs, including growth and profitability.
• Localize national programs into effective hyperlocal initiatives and work closely with local internal stakeholders such as Partner Engagement to manage driver-partner relations, address issues and wider PA team to align on corporate objectives.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a similar role, with proven experience working with government or on government projects.
• Extensive network with government entities, local authorities, military, police, and key stakeholders in the designated area (min. 2 years).
• Building trusted partnerships with the ability to initiate, manage, and grow stakeholder connections.
• Ability to converse in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with strong social presence and ability to handle media and crisis communication.
• Analytical and policy advocacy skills, with stakeholder mapping, solution development, and actionable recommendations while thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian government structures and local cultures in the Bali and Nusa Tenggara regions; willingness to travel as needed.

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.