DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

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About the internship:

As Public Policy Intern, you will work on different subject matters around DiDi’s policy priorities, including urban mobility, regulation, and the future of work. The geographic scope of the role covers DiDi’s international business across Latin America, Egypt and ANZ. 

Working as part of the Central External Affairs team, you will support our regional Government Affairs and Communications colleagues with materials and advice - including policy notes, talking points, and leave-behinds.

You will track the international debates and developments on key topics; research policy trends; and develop arguments and evidence to support DiDi advocacy.

About the team:

DiDi’s International External Affairs Team is responsible for collaborating closely with key policymakers, regulators, media and external stakeholders to build a policy environment that supports the needs of our partners and our business. 

As the world’s leading mobility and convenience platform, with upwards of 50 million trips and deliveries happening on our platform every day, DiDi helps more than 550 million people around the world get where they’re going, and the things that they need. That means providing services for millions of people around the world that are environmentally friendly and safe, while providing opportunities for millions in need of flexible earnings, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion and the best possible earnings and benefits. 

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  Researching policy trends for international benchmarks and regulations in different countries including countries where we do not operate. 

  
  


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  Investigating and employing publicly available data to support talking points and advocacy arguments. 

  
  


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  Organizing, visualizing and presenting internal data so that local teams can use it in a more effective way, including data-analysis from internal or external surveys. 

  
  


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  Preparing policy notes on latest regulatory news to send to the wider EA team. 

  
  


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  Developing presentations to visualize in an innovative way DiDi’s policy positions and investigation results. 

  
  


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  Providing support in developing effective infrastructure and processes for the EA team. 

  
  

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  Student of Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Social Science or related topics. 

  
  


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  Minimum 1 year till graduation, max. 1.5 years till graduation. 

  
  


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  Knowledge in data analysis and statistical programs (desirable)

  
  


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  Ability to speak and write in English and Spanish fluently

  
  


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  Strong capabilities in literature research, strong writing and communication skills

  
  


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  Strong interest in topics related to the digital economy, technology access or gig economy. 

  
  


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  Good self driving ability and an organized workflow or task planner. 

  
  


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  Previous experience in Tech company or Policy desirable 

  
  

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data-driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That‘s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.

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