Manager Government Affairs

PepsiCo
PepsiCo

Full-time

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Posted on Sep 16, 2026

Overview

Provide support to business by advocating favorable regulations in Central Asia countries; mitigate financial and operational risks associated with new legislation and regulations; promote Company’s image in the key audiences, including governmental bodies, business associations, NGO’s and local communities.


Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Government Affairs strategy development and implementation for each of Central Asia markets to align it with the broader corporate one
  • Support in building communication and engagement with government officials
  • Ensure proactive and robust engagement with local authorities/municipalities
  • Continuously monitor regulatory and legislative changes that can affect company operations in Central Asian markets
  • Regularly participate and contribute in working groups to ensure company's position is considered in addressing industry issues
  • Represent company at different levels of the government both local and central
  • Draft white papers and briefings and provide company recommendations on issues affecting industry

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in Government Affairs or public service
  • Proven track-record of resolving complex government affairs issues
  • Experience in managing projects from inception to implementation
  • Experience in making analytical reports and strategies’ development
  • Good understanding of government and municipalities structures and decision making within
  • Understanding of work in large corporations
  • FMCG business understanding is an advantage
  • English - Upper Intermediate
  • Kazakh fluency is an advantage