<div><b style="font-size:18px;">About BlaBlaCar</b></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 26 million members a year to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries. Our team of 700+ employees counts over 50 nationalities and is spread across our 6 global offices, 30% working fully remotely.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">BlaBlaCar launched in Brazil in 2015 and has more than 8 million members in the country. With its leading carpooling app and the recent integration of a bus network, BlaBlaCar aims to become the go-to platform in the country for shared road mobility. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Affordable, convenient, and user-friendly, wherever there’s a road, there’s a BlaBlaCar.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Your Mission</b></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">Head of Government Relations</b><span style="font-size:11pt;"> for Brazil oversees, designs, and deploys our public affairs strategy in the country to support the high-speed growth of our business in Brazil across all our verticals, from carpooling to bus marketplace. They are BlaBlaCar’s representative and key point of contact for all its public stakeholders at federal and state levels.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise from a GR standpoint, strategic acumen, and a business-oriented mindset to navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The Head of Government Relations for Brazil will report to our Head of Government Relations at Headquarters and work in close collaboration with our VP of Marketplace Brazil, with counterparts from the Legal team, as well as with local PR teams.</span></div><br><br><h3>Your Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><b>Develop and Execute Public Policy Strategies</b>: Design and implement the company’s public affairs strategy to promote BlaBlaCar's vision of sustainable mobility and contribute to building a fair regulatory space for carpooling.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement</b>: Establish and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and key policymakers to advocate for shared mobility and carpooling and bus policies in Brazil.</li><li><b>Regulatory and Legislative Monitoring</b>: Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting BlaBlaCar’s operations to give a head start to Legal teams while identifying opportunities for proactive engagement in order to defend or promote our model.</li><li><b>Advocacy and Representation</b>: Represent BlaBlaCar in industry associations, public forums, and conferences to promote the company's mission and policy objectives.</li><li><b>Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams</b>: Partner with internal teams (e.g., business, legal, communications, and operations) to align business goals with policy initiatives.</li><li><b>Policy Communication</b>: Develop position papers, policy briefs, and reports to effectively communicate BlaBlaCar's perspectives on mobility, sustainability, and digital innovation.</li><li><b>Crisis Management and Problem-Solving</b>: Address policy-related challenges impacting BlaBlaCar’s activities, proposing solutions to mitigate risks and enhance opportunities.</li><li><b>Project Coordination</b>: Lead strategic projects with government bodies and NGOs to advance shared mobility initiatives and environmental sustainability goals.</li></ul><h3>Your Qualifications </h3><ul><li><b>Experience</b>: at least 8 years of professional experience in government relations and public policy roles, whether in-house, at political level, or in an agency. Previous experience in the Tech or Transport industries is a plus. </li><li><b>Exceptional Communication Skills</b>: Strong drafting and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for presenting complex ideas clearly and concisely.</li><li><b>Strategic Vision</b>: Ability to grasp the broader context and communicate effectively at a strategic level.</li><li><b>Team Collaboration</b>: A great team player, capable of building strong relationships and working collaboratively across teams.</li><li><b>Global Perspective</b>: Comfortable operating across jurisdictions and adapting to different languages and cultures.</li><li><b>Business-Driven and Creative</b>: A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to creatively balance business priorities and public policy considerations.</li><li><b>Autonomy and Initiative</b>: Self-starter with a high degree of independence, able to take initiative and work proactively.</li><li><b>Performance Under Pressure</b>: Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines.</li><li><b>Language Proficiency</b>: Native fluency in Portuguese and strong fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus. <b>Please send your CV in English</b>.</li></ul><h3>What we have to offer</h3><ul><li>Position based in São Paulo or Brasília with a hybrid work mode</li><li>4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity leaves</li><li>Financial support for home office equipment</li><li>30 days holiday after 12 months</li><li>Local meal plan policy with the CAJU Card (R$ 37.00 per day)</li><li>Transportation assistance with the CAJU Card (from R$ 10.00 to R$ 61.70 per day)</li><li>Free unlimited carpooling &amp; bus rides</li><li>Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programs</li><li>Employee Stock ownership plan</li><li>Regular team building events</li><li>Mental health support through <a href="http://moka.care1/">Moka.care</a></li><li>1 day off per year to test our product</li></ul><br><div>BlaBlaCar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application.</div>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">BlaBlaCar is the world&rsquo;s leading community-based travel app enabling 27 million active members a year to share a ride in 21 countries. Its technology matches drivers with empty seats with passengers heading the same way, so they can share the cost of the trip. With the mission to be the go-to marketplace for shared travel, BlaBlaCar combines carpooling with bus journeys from over 5 000 operators to offer a wide choice of affordable and sustainable travel solutions, all in one app.</span></p>
<p><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2023, BlaBlaCar&rsquo;s trusted community connected 2,4 million meeting points worldwide and enabled 104 million human encounters. Carpool drivers saved 513 million euros, and all BlaBlaCar&rsquo;s mobility services contributed to avoiding 2 million tonnes of CO</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> emissions.</span></p>

Head of Government Relations - Brazil

<div><b>About BlaBlaCar</b></div><div><span>BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 26 million members a year to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries. Our team of 700+ employees counts over 50 nationalities and is spread across our 6 global offices, 30% working fully remotely.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>BlaBlaCar launched in Brazil in 2015 and has more than 8 million members in the country. With its leading carpooling app and the recent integration of a bus network, BlaBlaCar aims to become the go-to platform in the country for shared road mobility. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Affordable, convenient, and user-friendly, wherever there’s a road, there’s a BlaBlaCar.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Mission</b></div><div><span>The </span><b>Head of Government Relations</b><span> for Brazil oversees, designs, and deploys our public affairs strategy in the country to support the high-speed growth of our business in Brazil across all our verticals, from carpooling to bus marketplace. They are BlaBlaCar’s representative and key point of contact for all its public stakeholders at federal and state levels.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise from a GR standpoint, strategic acumen, and a business-oriented mindset to navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>The Head of Government Relations for Brazil will report to our Head of Government Relations at Headquarters and work in close collaboration with our VP of Marketplace Brazil, with counterparts from the Legal team, as well as with local PR teams.</span></div><br><br><h3>Your Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><b>Develop and Execute Public Policy Strategies</b>: Design and implement the company’s public affairs strategy&nbsp;to promote BlaBlaCar's vision of sustainable mobility and contribute to building a fair regulatory space for carpooling.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement</b>: Establish and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and key policymakers to advocate for shared mobility and carpooling and bus policies in Brazil.</li><li><b>Regulatory and Legislative Monitoring</b>: Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting BlaBlaCar’s operations to give a head start to Legal teams while identifying opportunities for proactive engagement in order to defend or promote our model.</li><li><b>Advocacy and Representation</b>: Represent BlaBlaCar in industry associations, public forums, and conferences to promote the company's mission and policy objectives.</li><li><b>Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams</b>: Partner with internal teams (e.g., business, legal, communications, and operations) to align business goals with policy initiatives.</li><li><b>Policy Communication</b>: Develop position papers, policy briefs, and reports to effectively communicate BlaBlaCar's perspectives on mobility, sustainability, and digital innovation.</li><li><b>Crisis Management and Problem-Solving</b>: Address policy-related challenges impacting BlaBlaCar’s activities, proposing solutions to mitigate risks and enhance opportunities.</li><li><b>Project Coordination</b>: Lead strategic projects with government bodies and NGOs to advance shared mobility initiatives and environmental sustainability goals.</li></ul><h3>Your Qualifications </h3><ul><li><b>Experience</b>: at least 8 years of professional experience in government relations and public policy roles, whether in-house, at political level, or in an agency. Previous experience in the Tech or Transport industries is a plus. </li><li><b>Exceptional Communication Skills</b>: Strong drafting and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for presenting complex ideas clearly and concisely.</li><li><b>Strategic Vision</b>: Ability to grasp the broader context and communicate effectively at a strategic level.</li><li><b>Team Collaboration</b>: A great team player, capable of building strong relationships and working collaboratively across teams.</li><li><b>Global Perspective</b>: Comfortable operating across jurisdictions and adapting to different languages and cultures.</li><li><b>Business-Driven and Creative</b>: A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to creatively balance business priorities and public policy considerations.</li><li><b>Autonomy and Initiative</b>: Self-starter with a high degree of independence, able to take initiative and work proactively.</li><li><b>Performance Under Pressure</b>: Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines.</li><li><b>Language Proficiency</b>: Native fluency in Portuguese and strong fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus. <b>Please send your CV in English</b>.</li></ul><h3>What we have to offer</h3><ul><li>Position based in São Paulo or Brasília with a hybrid work mode</li><li>4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity leaves</li><li>Financial support for home office equipment</li><li>30 days holiday after 12 months</li><li>Local meal plan policy with the CAJU Card (R$ 37.00 per day)</li><li>Transportation assistance with the CAJU Card (from R$ 10.00 to R$ 61.70 per day)</li><li>Free unlimited carpooling &amp; bus rides</li><li>Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programs</li><li>Employee Stock ownership plan</li><li>Regular team building events</li><li>Mental health support through <a href="http://moka.care1/">Moka.care</a></li><li>1 day off per year to test our product</li></ul><br><div>BlaBlaCar&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;equal&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;employer.&nbsp;We&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;creating&nbsp;an&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;environment&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;employees.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;meet&nbsp;100%&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;qualifications&nbsp;outlined&nbsp;above,&nbsp;tell&nbsp;us&nbsp;why&nbsp;you’d&nbsp;still&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;fit&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;role&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;application.</div>

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