Location:Düsseldorf, NW, DE
Country/Region: DE
Job Area: Communications & Public Affairs
Business Unit: Communications, Marketing, Sustainabilit

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

• Drives execution of PA activities; responsible for impacting external environment (policy & regulators) across markets & businesses/ functions
• Represent Neste vis a vis key external stakeholders
• Coordinate at regional level to ensure Neste ONE voice & ensures flexible time/ topic allocation
• Manage local consultants to seek further specialised regulatory knowledge as needed
• Engage with local authorities as needed
• Develop (in alignment with the regional head) the local PA & regulatory strategies & aligns priorities
• Identify, build and lead effective coalitions, working groups, or partnerships
• Develop advocacy tools
• Provide intelligence to businesses & functions
• Interpret policy and legislative changes and key stakeholder developments for the organization to further assess
• Tracks, communicates, and documents legislative proposals and requirements to internal stakeholders

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Degree on political science, international relations, business development, or any other directly relevant academic field
• Several years of experience in advocacy, policy/regulation making, ideally with direct exposure to relevant sectors (transport, energy, automotive, fuels, etc.)
• A natural ability to connect with people, and to efficiently communicate technical and complex issues, also to non-expert audiences
• A rock-solid team spirit, and a healthy dose of humour
• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)