Public Policy Manager, E-Commerce, Vietnam

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The Southeast Asia (SEA) Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the SEA Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to develop and advocate for solutions for pressing high technology issues and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

As the Public Policy for E-Commerce, you will be the subject matter expert for Vietnam, and provide cross-cutting policy advice on key policy topics related to e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Build strategy and advise the company on emerging e-commerce public policy matters to ensure the success of the team's goals in Vietnam and provide strategic guidance to internal teams.
• Represent TikTok to elected officials, government agencies and ministries engaged in e-commerce policy making on issues of importance to our company and the people who use the service.
• Proactively identify and address emerging and significant Vietnam e-commerce policy issues, as well as regulatory developments in the region, that could present risks with implications for the company and its products.
• Represent TikTok at high tech industry gatherings, trade associations and coalition meetings.
• Work closely with cross-functional corporate and product teams on the development and integration of key e-commerce public policy projects.
• Maintain and develop a strong network of third-party public interest groups, industry associations and academics engaged in technology policy issues.
• Carry out research and reporting on domestic and international policy issues relevant to the company.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years overall professional experience, with relevant experience in public policy & e-Commerce.
• Strong understanding of the key public policy issues that impact e-commerce services, including seller governance, consumer protection, safety and security.
• Understanding of laws and regulations under which people who use TikTok in Vietnam and SEA are subject to.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills: the individual will need to work effectively with other departments including, but not limited to policy/legal/communications teams to assess needs, alignment and path for collaboration.
• Strong research and analysis abilities: the individual will need to take complex situations and effectively communicate their implications for the company, as well as defend priorities for the public policy function.
• Discipline, strong sense of responsibility and self-drive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often uncertain environment.
• Strong network of experts, academics and NGOs, able to help direct TikTok regarding new trends and research in the area of e-commerce.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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