The successful candidate will support the corporate affairs function in its advocacy work of Pernod Ricard Asia and more broadly of the international wine and spirits industry in Asia. He/she will work in close coordination with the corporate affairs functions in market companies, brand owners and with Pernod Ricard corporate affairs headquarters in Brussels. 

• Monitor & research

-        Monitor developments in the regulatory environment which may directly affect alcohol products (taxation, import procedures and certification, labeling, product standards and other technical standards, relevant TBT and SPS notifications to the WTO, food safety, consumer protection, market supervision, availability, advertising and promotion regulations, etc.)

-        Follow developments in alcohol policy at the World Health Organization (WHO); monitor the positions taken by Asian countries and stakeholders in international fora.

-        Compile technical and scientific studies on alcohol policy and international trade and support the team in terms of know-how.

• Advocacy

-        Draft briefings and position papers for advocacy engagements with public authorities and stakeholders in the region on ongoing public affairs issues.

-        Support the team’s work with other industry representatives and their associations (globally, regionally and in select markets) to align key positions and adopt and implement engagement plans and responses to measures affecting the industry.

-        Organize events, meetings and missions and support industry’s high level meetings.

• Sustainability & Responsibility

-        Support the implementation of the S&R Roadmap 2030 by working with the S&R team in current files, organization of events; provide internal coordination and coordination with the Asia S&R network; ensure the follow-up of the internal S&R initiatives.

-        Support S&R team in the smooth running of the event on Responsib’All Day (if it is organized during the period of the internship); ensure the post-event arrangements (including internal & external communication; help the implementation of the program); follow-up of S&R other activities.

The position is challenging and requires a motivated and able candidate. It offers an excellent opportunity to follow regulatory developments and engagements in a highly regulated industry in a fast developing region. The successful candidate will work closely with well experienced public affairs executives, providing a good learning experience and a high degree of visibility within Pernod Ricard and the industry.

Working conditions

The position is based in Hong Kong for a duration of six months, but longer or short durations can be considered.  Vacation entitlement is one working day per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in International relations, public affairs, law or other relevant fields.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent drafting ability, accuracy and ability to think strategically.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience working in a professional environment.