Intern, Regional Public Affairs

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

Grab's Public Affairs team partners with governments to support national policies, engage in public policy discussions, and drive initiatives for positive technological impact. We are a forward-looking team that's actively shaping the future of technology and society in Southeast Asia.

Get to Know the Role

We are looking for an Intern to support strategy implementation for Grab's Public Affairs team. You will also support Grab's Public Affairs efforts. Additionally, you will help develop partnerships with government, community, and private partners to bolster Grab's public affairs plans. You will be fully on-site. The internship duration is for 6 months from January 2027 to June 2027.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will support strategy implementation by analysing public policy issues, developing positions and recommendations, and collaborating with regional teams to promote Grab's social mission.
• You will develop strategies and projects related to Grab's Public Affairs goals, working with other teams to create plans and programmes.
• You will research public policy issues at the intersection of technology and society, and develop campaigns to enhance Grab's reputation as a trusted industry leader, including planning dialogues and roundtable discussions.
• You will create collateral and materials to provide industry insights and inform our markets.
• You will help develop partnerships with government, community, and private partners by coordinating between external partners and other teams to build partnership programmes.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Knowledge of technology industry policy issues and Grab's business.
• Experience evaluating challenges and developing solutions.
• Express ideas in writing and verbally, encouraging positive team interactions.
• Proficient Project Management skills.
• Undergraduate or Master's student in Public Policy, Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Social Science, or related fields.
• Conduct research and synthesis of important insights applicable to business
• Project management skills
• Understand business impact from policy topics

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer our Interns:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We got you covered with medical insurance plans.
• Leave Entitlement: Enjoy a range of leave options including Annual Leave, Medical Leave, and Hospitalization Leave.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from a flexible work schedule that allows you to balance your academic commitments and personal life.
• Community Involvement: Get involved in community service through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) programs.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique