Government Affairs Manager - Brasília/DF

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Please, apply till 25th February.

Government Affairs Manager

What this position is about - Purpose:  

• University degree in Law, International Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Government Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Government Relations, preferably within heavily regulated FMCG sectors, including food, alcohol, chemicals, and pharmaceutical industries.
• At least CEFR B1 English. Good in spoken and written English.
• Self-driven, proactive professional with the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic political environment.
• Strong command of Government Relations best practices, including stakeholder mapping, institutional engagement, and policy monitoring.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance in all interactions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel and presentation tools.
• AI and digital literacy will be considered an asset.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate political scenarios into clear insights and recommendations.

What will you do - Responsibilities: 

• Perform political analysis and scenario evaluations, contributing to CA strategy.
• Support daily Corporate Affairs routines, ensuring political intelligence flows internally with accuracy and speed.
• Map, manage, and engage key political stakeholders in both the Executive and Legislative branches.
• Act as JTI’s representative in Brasília — attending hearings, meetings, and sessions, and producing reliable reports.
• Prepare policy briefs, one pages, reports and public affairs plans.
• Collect and analyze data to build JTI’s positionings within JTI HQ CA&C partners.
• Develop and maintain BI on legislation, monitoring legislative and regulatory processes.
• Produce reports and presentations to the local board level, JTI CA&C Regional team, and JTI HQ CA&C partners.

In addition to all our culture and environment, we also offer several benefits to support you on this journey:

Family Leave (up to 140 days for all employees).
Nursery Aid.
Flexible Hours.
Annual Bonus.
Flexible Benefits Program – Beneflex.
Food Voucher and/or Meal Voucher.
Health Plan.
Dental Plan.
Pharmacy Card/Medication Subsidy.
Life Insurance.
WellHub (Gympass).
Company Time Award.
Private Pension.
Amparo Program - Legal, Financial and Psychological Support.
 

What are the next steps – Recruitment process: 

Screening + Competency Based Interview (CBI) with Talent Advisor.
Tecnhical Interview with Hiring Manager.
 

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply. 

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