Job description
The Government, Industry and Public Affairs Lead will drive engagement with key stakeholders in the Philippines' hybrid rice sector: government agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. This role is crucial in advocating for policies and regulations that support the growth of the hybrid rice industry and positioning Syngenta as a trusted partner in the national rice hybridization program.
- Government Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and policymakers
- Represent Syngenta in meetings, forums, and consultations with government officials
- Ensure Syngenta's active participation in regulatory discussions and policy formulation
- Industry Stakeholder Management:
- Engage with industry associations, trade associations, key farmer groups, and other relevant stakeholders
- Organize and participate in industry events, conferences, and workshops
- Collaborate with internal teams to align business strategies with industry trends
- Policy Advocacy:
- Develop and recommend strategies to advocate for hybrid rice-friendly policies
- Monitor and provide regular updates on policy developments affecting the hybrid rice growth
- Public-Private Partnerships:
- Identify and develop opportunities for public-private partnerships
- Lead initiatives to enhance farmer access to hybrid rice technologies
- Promote sustainable agricultural practices through collaborative projects
- Internal Collaboration:
- Work closely with Sales team, MIPS and Corporate Affairs and Business Sustainability, Regulatory and other relevant functions to align public affairs strategies with business objectives
- Provide support in the development of business strategies based on policy and industry insights
- Compliance and Ethics:
- Ensure all engagements comply with Syngenta's ethics policies and local regulations
- Maintain transparency in all government and industry interactions
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Political Science, Public Admin, Communications, or any related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in government affairs, NGO’s, public affairs or related roles, preferably in the agricultural sector
- Understanding of the Philippine agricultural landscape and policies
- Excellent collaborative, networking and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Fluency in English and Filipino; proficiency in other local languages is a plus
In Syngenta we recognize that diversity and inclusion is important to our business. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our employees, which will help us continue to drive innovation and achieve our business goals. Our culture enables us to create an environment of involvement, respect and connection with the communities where we operate - benefitting individual employees and the company.

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