Company Overview

DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

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Team Overview

You will form part of the Regional Government Affairs team reporting directly to the Head of Government Affairs Spanish Speaking Latin America (SSL). Within that region, you will particularly focus on a main market supporting and executing advocacy strategies based on a deep analysis of public policy topics and a quick understanding of government issues. 

The Government Affairs team for Spanish-speaking Latin America plays a strategic role in protecting and advancing the company’s business interests across the region. Our mandate is to shape a favorable regulatory and policy environment through constructive engagement with governments, regulators, industry associations, and key stakeholders.

We work to:

• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments that could impact the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulators, and opinion leaders to advocate for policies that support sustainable business growth.
• Coordinate regional advocacy strategies aligned with corporate priorities, ensuring consistent messaging and approach across markets.
• Engage in coalition-building with industry peers, associations, and multilateral organizations to amplify positions on key issues.
• Support internal teams (Compliance, Communications, Operations, Legal, Public Policy) by providing policy insights, risk assessments, and recommendations for regulatory compliance and strategic planning.

This team is essential for ensuring that the company’s voice is represented in policy discussions, enabling both business growth and alignment with local socio-economic priorities.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Government Affairs in SSL and his team. 
• Oversee and coordinate at a country level the activities, advocacy of government affairs with public agencies, regulators and other relevant stakeholders  ensuring its results in promoting and defending DiDi’s business. 
• Collaborate internally with different business units and inform them about particular topics related to government affairs. 
• Identify key political (legislative and non legislative) issues and opportunities to design and develop advocacy strategies. 
• Monitor ongoing public debates with external actors to identify potential risks for the business. 
• Generate high-quality analytical reports and inputs for the business. 
• Represent Government Affairs in internal meetings and discussions.
• Manage teams based on results and performance 
• Manage Consultants and other relevant resources 
• Relevant experience engaging with government officials and advocating for public policy issues or regulations.
• Experience on designing and building political scenarios.  

Role Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• • 8+ years of experience in the public and private sector, with a focus on government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs.

  • Proven track record in advocacy, political engagement, and managing complex stakeholder environments.

  • Direct experience in government roles is highly desirable.

• Education:

  • Master’s degree in International Relations, Law, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Knowledge & Expertise:

  • Deep understanding of Argentina’s economic and political context.

  • Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at both national and provincial levels.

  • Solid grasp of the regulatory environment for digital platforms in Argentina; regional knowledge is a plus.

  • Familiarity with key policy areas impacting DiDi’s business: labor, transport, financial services, payments, tax, consumer safety, data privacy, and sustainability.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong project management capabilities, with a record of delivering strategies, well-crafted analytical documents, and impactful advocacy campaigns.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create clear, persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.

  • Analytical skills, including experience in data analysis, visualization, literature research, and policy report writing.

  • Experience working with government affairs agencies.

  • Strategic thinking, political acumen, and strong self-starter capabilities.

• Languages:

  • Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).

EEO Statement

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data-driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That‘s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.

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