Public Affairs Lead

About the role

The Public Affairs Lead supports HEINEKEN Myanmar's public affairs agenda by providing insights on regulatory, policy and stakeholder developments, monitoring reputational risks and coordinating public affairs activities. The role works closely with the Public Affairs Manager to ensure effective stakeholder engagement, high-quality communications and timely advocacy support.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, research and analyse regulatory, legislative and public policy developments, and track industry trends and external stakeholder changes to identify risks and opportunities
• Analyse media coverage and stakeholder sentiment, escalate key issues and support reputation management
• Support the planning and coordination of stakeholder engagements, industry association activities, meetings, events and public affairs initiatives
• Prepare, review and coordinate briefing materials, stakeholder updates, position papers, fact sheets, presentations and official correspondence
• Maintain and improve public affairs databases, stakeholder records and advocacy materials
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs, Legal, Commercial, Supply Chain and People teams, and support Corporate Affairs priorities such as communications and sustainability
• Provide administrative and operational support and ensure compliance with internal processes and HEINEKEN standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Myanmar
• 5-8 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Communications, Legal & Compliance or a related field; experience in a multinational or highly regulated environment is an advantage

Required skills

• Analytical thinking: assessing regulatory and policy developments and giving practical insights to business decisions
• Stakeholder and communication skills: building relationships with internal and external parties
• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment
• Integrity, professionalism and attention to detail in writing and coordination