Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL, GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report to the Director of Government & Public Affairs (GPA) Vietnam, based in Ho Chi Minh City and work very closely with colleagues in government and public affairs, legal, ethics and compliance, social and community impact, logistics and origin operations, sustainability, etc. across the Asia Pacific Latin America (APLA) geography and in Vietnam. You will sometimes work with teams based in other geographies such as the European Union (EU) and the United States (US).
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Professional, Government & Public Affairs, will possess the following key attributes:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations or related field.
Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in government affairs, policy analysis, or regulatory compliance.
Strong understanding of Vietnam’s regulatory landscape; exposure to Thailand and Cambodia is a plus. Experience with priority policy areas preferred (e.g., tax, trade, sustainability, product supply chain, etc.)
Demonstrate strong teamwork and ability to work effectively in cross cultural settings.
Have a strong work ethic and commitment to doing the right thing.
Ability to create standard work products independently while contributing to the broader team’s performance, especially within a highly matrixed organization.
Candidates must own strong interpersonal and communications skills in both Vietnamese and English.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The GPA team creates, strengthens and sustains key relationships with policy makers, opinion leaders, industry associations, community leaders and a host of global and local stakeholders to responsibly shape the policy landscape. As NIKE changes the future of sport, the GPA team powers and protects the enterprise’s competitive advantage across our value chain – marketplace, supply chain and accelerating functions.
You will assist the GPA Director in monitoring the fast-changing policies and regulations impacting on the operations and business development of NIKE and our extended supply chain.
You will conduct foundational policy and regulatory reviews in support of advocacy in areas including labor, e-commerce, import/export and manufacturing, intellectual property rights, tax, energy, and more.
You will interact with factory partners, coalitions and industry associations, government agencies, representing the company in select settings in support of NIKE’s interests.
You will be the point of contact for the implementation of NIKE’s community impact activities and memberships in industry associations.
You will also support initiatives in the GPA APLA team.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
