Company Description

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.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

We are a forward-looking team shaping the future of technology and society in Southeast Asia. Grab's Public Affairs team works with governments to support national policy agendas, cultivate constructive public policy discussions, and lead projects that harness technology's potential to create positive impact across the region.

Get to Know the Role 

Your role will help support Grab Malaysia's advocacy and engagement strategy, shaping policies that positively impact society and grow Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem.You will report into the Director, Public Affairs and Policy and be based in Petaling Jaya, working onsite.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

You will have to support Grab Malaysia's public affairs advocacy and engagement strategy.You will have to help build policy positions on topics such as transport, deliveries, gig economy, and e-commerce.You will have to establish and maintain strategic team member relationships.You will have to coordinate with teams (e.g., operations, communications, marketing) to plan and implement projects.You will have to collaborate with product, legal, business, and other teams to evaluate all products and features.You will have to represent Grab at government meetings and events to support strategic goals.You will have to provide input to Grab's leadership on complex public policy and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

You will have 5+ years in public/government affairs, public policy, strategic advisory, or partnership roles in Malaysia, within a multinational or government setting.You will have a understanding of Malaysia's political system and tech-related policy issues.You will have strong analytical, project management, and communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.You can collaborate effectively with team members at all levels.You will be proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.You will be passionate about making a positive impact on the community.

Additional Information

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 leaveWe 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.