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Government Affairs Manager

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Government Affairs - Ho Chi Minh City - Highly regulated products

This opportunity is open to Vietnamese nationals ONLY.

Location: HCM

Hybrid

Our client, a leading MNC in Consumer Goods is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to join their team in HCMC.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and report on the overall country regulatory affairs agenda

• Ensuring compliance with local and international standards.

• Helping in promote the corporate profile to all levels of governmental stakeholders, maintaining a positive company reputation among investors and preferred partners.

• Support the team in planning and implementing stakeholder reputation management projects.

• Analyse current public policy and regulatory environments, identifying risks and opportunities that could affect the company.

• Manage relationships with government authorities, securing endorsements for company activities.

• Provide regulatory advice and obtain government licenses for commercial departments in project works.

• Research and update primary business intelligence on marketing activities from government sources and secondary intelligence on market and business development of competitors.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in Government relations / External Affairs / Law within the private sector, ideally in FMCG MNCs or other highly regulated industries.

• Bachelor's degree

• Previous experience working with government agencies and relationship with Ministries and Business Associations

• Full proficiency in Vietnamese AND English

• Sharp communication style, detailed and clear

What's next: If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today by clicking on the link or sending directly your CV to estelle.palandjian@robertwalters.com.vn

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Government Relations & Policy Advocacy

Industry: Alcohol and Tobacco

Salary: Competitive

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Reference: 8W55GV-BB8B89AE

Date posted: 21 April 2026

Consultant: Estelle Palandjian