Head Of Government Affairs In Asean

Cisco is looking for a government affairs professional to join a global team for a position as Head of Government Affairs in ASEAN. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of International Government Affairs, this individual will lead Cisco’s government engagements and public policy efforts throughout ASEAN.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building relationships with key leaders, elected officials, and policymakers at all levels of government, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam
• Providing direct support and counsel to senior Cisco executives in their government engagements
• Advancing public policies that bolster ICT adoption and enable Cisco’s mission to power an inclusive future for all
• Engaging Cisco in local policymaking processes, including representing Cisco in industry coalitions and managing our trade association activities
• Working closely with the President of Cisco ASEAN and country leaders throughout the region, as well as with senior executives globally
• Advising on current political and policy trends across ASEAN, including potential business implications
• Collaborating with our supply chain team globally on industrial and trade policies

Who You'll Work With

Cisco’s Government Affairs team represents the company with governments around the world to build relationships with key leaders, advance Cisco’s public policy goals, and educate governments about our industry. Government Affairs is involved in all key legislative, regulatory, and global issues that impact the technology industry.

We are comprised of government and public policy experts across nearly two dozen countries who represent Cisco at the highest levels of government. The team has extensive experience in and out of government and are leaders in the industry.

Who You Are

You have political and public policy experience combined with the following:

• Comprehensive understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes involved in technology policy
• Familiarity with public policy issues and challenges impacting the technology industry across Asia Pacific, with expertise on those in ASEAN countries
• Exceedingly strong political judgement and relationship-building skills
• Ability to convey Cisco’s perspective and priorities to government officials, and to explain complex regulatory and policy matters to our senior executives
• Executive presence, coupled with strong communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills

You are a self-starter with a team-player mentality. Capable of handling multiple issues simultaneously, you are an innovative thinker who can formulate and implement innovative policy solutions to advance Cisco’s business and purpose.

Minimum Requirements

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  At least 10+ years' combined experience in the public and private sector, including within government, corporate government affairs, trade associations, and public policy institutions
• Telecommunications and technology-related experience is a plus
• Full professional proficiency in English; proficiency in one or more other languages spoken in the region is a plus
• Advanced degree and international academic experience, particularly in the US, is a plus
• Willing to travel throughout ASEAN and, on occasion, to countries outside of the region

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

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