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Global Director, Impact Governance and Public Policy
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Global Director, Impact Governance and Public Policy

Department: Impact

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cyprus



Description

We are seeking a Global Director, Impact Governance and Public Policy to shape and advance inDrive’s social impact strategy through meaningful engagement with governments, public institutions, and civil society across our global markets.


Reporting to the VP, Public Policy & Government Affairs, this role sits at the intersection of public policy, community development, and responsible governance, supporting the implementation of social programs aimed at protecting children’s and women’s rights, education, entrepreneurship, sports, and the creative industries.


The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and systems-level connector - someone who can build trust across sectors, influence public policy, and ensure our initiatives reflect the highest standards of Good Governance, accountability, and long-term impact. You may come from a civil society organisation, 3rd sector consultancy, or a conventional public affairs background, but a demonstrated affinity for and experience of working on governance issues is a must.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic government and stakeholder engagement to support the implementation and scaling of inDrive’s social impact programs in diverse geographies.
  • Develop and manage high-level relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities, legislators, local leaders and NGOs, multilateral organizations to build strong coalitions around inDrive’s Mission.
  • Coordinate policy advocacy efforts, ensuring alignment between local government priorities and inDrive’s impact programs aimed at equal access to clean air and water, safety from violence, protecting children’s and women’s rights, quality education, economic opportunity, cultural development.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to internal teams, offering insight on how to adapt impact initiatives to local legal frameworks, socio-political environments, and institutional dynamics.
  • Drive project management and cross-functional coordination between local GR teams, external GR agencies, and the global Impact team to ensure consistent messaging, stakeholder engagement, and deliver results in terms of policy change.
  • Promote the integration of Good Governance principles (transparency, accountability, ethical leadership) into all external engagements, policy efforts, and strategic communications.
  • Translate complex regulatory and policy concepts into actionable, accessible strategies for internal stakeholders across departments and regions.



Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Deliver policy change - this is a role focused on outcomes. inDrive’s Good Governance initiative has been established to make a meaningful contribution to inDrive’s Supermission to improve the lives of a billion people by 2030. To do this, a policy change will be needed, and outcomes, not process will be the key metric
  • Establish and Cultivate Impact Partnerships – In cooperation with X-functional teams, develop and formalize at least 2-3 strategic agreements annually with government bodies or key stakeholders that deliver measurable results for both inDrive's social mission and partner objectives.
  • Drive Meaningful Social Impact – Ensure inVision projects reach significant beneficiary numbers while creating substantive change in communities, with documented success stories and impact assessments to support continued investment.
  • Create Locally Relevant Solutions – Successfully adapt global Impact initiatives to meet specific local needs and cultural contexts, achieving high satisfaction rates from local stakeholders and strong community engagement across diverse markets.
  • Enhance inDrive's Reputation – Strengthen inDrive's standing as a good corporate citizen through strategic government engagement, resulting in positive perception among authorities, media coverage, and community recognition (to be measured by Reputational Audit annually).
  • Pilot Good Governance practices in Impact projects – Create sustainable public-private partnership models and frameworks that ensure the long-term success of social programs. Develop formal agreements that clearly outline roles, responsibilities, and accountability measures, and facilitate coordination between internal teams and external partners.
  • Develop 2025-2026 plan for piloting Impact projects enhanced by Good Governance practices across top priority countries, resources estimation, and develop metrics of success.



Job Benefits

  • Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
  • Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
  • The possibility to work worldwide, provided all the necessary documents are in place
  • Access to professional counseling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support
  • Diverse internal training programs
  • Partially or fully paid additional training courses
  • All necessary work equipment
  • Fitness club membership discount

Other facts

Tech stack
Public Policy,Community Development,Governance,Stakeholder Engagement,Policy Advocacy,Project Management,Cross-Functional Coordination,Good Governance,Social Impact,Partnership Development,Cultural Adaptation,Reputation Management,Public-Private Partnerships,Impact Assessment,Strategic Communication,Legal Frameworks

About inDrive

inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 390 million times, and has been the second most downloaded mobility app for the third consecutive year. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation and delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.

inDrive operates in 1065 cities in 48 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030. It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. inVision’s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives.

For more information visit www.inDrive.com

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

What you'll do

  • Lead strategic government and stakeholder engagement to support inDrive’s social impact programs. Serve as a strategic advisor to internal teams, ensuring alignment between local government priorities and inDrive’s initiatives.

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