Public Affairs Director

Job Description:

Accountabilities:

● Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key government organisations which are of relevance to the company's businesses in China (NDRC, CAAC, etc)
● Strengthen and maintain an effective liaison network with key government officials at both local and central levels.
● Promote/establish Airbus’ image/credibility among the key government organisations via efficient communications in both ways.

Main activities:

Strategic activities
● Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key government organisations which are of relevance to the company's businesses in China (NDRC, CAAC, etc)
● Monitor and analyze PRC government policies, plans and regulatory environment at high levels which could have an impact on company's businesses in China; explore areas where both China and Airbus have mutual interest for cooperation; provide advice/support assist in the development of the company's business strategy in China and help to integrate potential impacts and considerations into relevant business plans.
● Provide guidance/advice to other functions in Airbus to follow relevant protocols/formalities required by the Chinese governmental or public organisations when conducting business in China.

Client related activities
● Foster the communications with authorities to support the deliveries and sales
● Develop and maintain a mapping and network of relative administrative stakeholders in Central and Provincial government

Operational activities
● Daily communication with central government bodies including NDRC, CAAC, MFA, MOFCOM, MOT and other central/regional government and authorities
● Conduct political analysis and anticipate political issues, risks and opportunities develop in Airbus China

Developmental activities
● Experience sharing and knowledge sharing, trainings

Outputs

Client related Outputs
● As interface with NDRC (negotiation of CAS package; process optimization of government approval): contribute to the commercial result and annual delivery plan of Airbus China
● As interface with CAAC on various topics (airworthiness, flight test, ferry flights…): Support securing the A/C delivery in China and FAL operation in Tianjin

Operational Outputs
● Information and monitoring of public policies in China which may impact the operation and development of the company in this region ; Elaborate and propose country strategies.
● Risk management for any unpredictable cases.

Developmental Outputs
● Knowledge sharing between senior staff and the juniors

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree or above; 10 years above public affairs / public relations related working experience
● Prior working experience in the relevant government organisation preferred
● A keen understanding of the policy, regulatory, and geopolitical landscape in China
● Strong oral and written communications skills, fluent in English and Chinese
● Open-minded and respect cultural diversity; a team player and self-driven at work
● Proficient in GA and PA with extraordinarily resourceful with government relations and Media;
● Broad horizon with full understanding of China and good knowledge of Europe thanks to rich overseas and domestic experiences
● Learn fast, adaptive and skillful in interpersonal relations
● Solid knowledge of international and Chinese environment
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Strong communication
● Strategic thinking & analysis
● Energetic and passionate Inspiring leadership
● Good team player
● Self-motivated and well-organized
● Priority and results oriented

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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