Government Affairs Manager
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.
About the job
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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 8W55GV-BB8B89AE
Date posted: 21 April 2026
Consultant: Estelle Palandjian
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