Government Affairs Manager

What are the main responsibilities

• Represents Siemens´ interests with local or regional legislatures, government agencies, and regional/national industry associations (AHK, RSPP, etc.) on the respective level,
• Monitors relevant legislation and proposes and/or implement communication activities towards political stakeholders,
• Prepares political briefings for internal Top Management,
• May assist SOCs in acquiring procurement objectives of the local/regional government,
• May liaise with authorities and local legislative and executive branch officials advising them of company concerns,
• May recommend political contributions to local/regional officials,
• Evolves and maintains personal contacts to the major stakeholders in the decision process,
• Identify, brief and manage agencies to create and deliver agreed campaigns and monitor performance

What do I need to qualify for this role

• Strong, hands-on experience gained ideally within a corporate press office or within government,
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills,
• Good knowledge and contacts in Russian media, Ministers’ office, Presidential Administration of Russia,
• Excellent IT skills and Microsoft Office,
• Understanding and experience of using social media in a business environment,
• A passion for current affairs and news
• A VPN is required to respond to a vacancy.