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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The rules shaping mobility and delivery are constantly evolving, and understanding them is essential to how DiDi grows. On Public Policy & Government Affairs, you’ll help DiDi navigate the political, regulatory, and public environment across Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, connecting external developments with the needs of our business.

You’ll work closely with the Government Affairs team to monitor political and regulatory developments, research emerging issues, assess potential business impacts, and turn complex information into clear insights for business teams and external stakeholders. From tracking the news to supporting regulatory strategies and stakeholder engagement initiatives, you’ll gain firsthand exposure to how public policy shapes the products and services people use every day.

This is an opportunity to combine curiosity about the world around you with analytical thinking, communication, and initiative. Your work will help the team anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and contribute to solutions that improve the way people move and access delivery services.

• Monitoring political, regulatory, and public developments across Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, identifying emerging issues and trends that could affect DiDi’s Rides and Food businesses.


• Researching public policy, regulatory frameworks, government initiatives, and relevant social and economic developments to help the team understand the broader context in which DiDi operates.


• Analyzing potential regulatory and political risks related to business operations, product launches, new initiatives, and emerging contingencies, helping the team identify possible impacts and areas requiring attention.


• Translating complex regulatory, political, and business information into clear, actionable insights, reports, briefs, presentations, and infographics for internal teams and external stakeholders.


• Supporting the development and execution of government affairs, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy initiatives that help advance DiDi’s business priorities.


• Collaborating with business, legal, communications, and other cross-functional teams to understand business needs and support the development of informed positions on relevant public policy issues.


• Coordinating team activities, meetings, reports, and administrative processes, helping ensure information is organized, priorities are tracked, and the team can work effectively.


• Exploring digital tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve research, information management, reporting, and the way the team communicates complex topics.


• Taking ownership of assigned projects and contributing ideas, asking questions, and proactively flagging challenges or emerging issues that require the team’s attention.

• You are currently pursuing a university degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, Legal Design, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field. Students in Data Science or other analytical disciplines with a genuine interest in public policy and government affairs are also welcome to apply.


• Curiosity about the public arena: interested in understanding how political, social, economic, and regulatory developments shape businesses and people's everyday lives.


• Research and analytical thinking: able to gather information from different sources, identify relevant insights, assess potential implications, and connect the dots between external developments and business priorities.


• Clear and effective communication: able to translate complex topics into clear, structured documents and presentations for different audiences, including people without a technical or regulatory background.


• Business understanding: eager to learn how DiDi operates and connect public policy and regulatory developments with the realities of our Rides and Food businesses.


• Initiative and accountability: willing to take ownership, raise questions or concerns early, adapt when things do not go as planned, and keep moving toward a solution.


• Resilience and adaptability: comfortable receiving feedback and challenges, learning from setbacks, and adjusting your approach in a fast-moving environment.


• Digital skills: comfortable with Excel at an intermediate level and able to work with digital tools for research, reporting, presentations, and information management. Familiarity with Canva is a plus.


• AI mindset: interested in exploring AI tools to support research, organize information, improve productivity, and develop more efficient ways of working.


• Language skills: advanced English and strong Spanish communication skills.


• Exposure to or interest in government affairs, public policy, regulatory analysis, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement.


• Familiarity with the political, socioeconomic, and regulatory context of Colombia, Peru, or Ecuador.

WHAT YOU'LL GET...

• Meaningful business impact: the opportunity to research real political and regulatory challenges and help the team understand how they may affect DiDi’s products, operations, and growth.


• A regional perspective: exposure to the political, economic, and regulatory environments of Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, and how these shape mobility and delivery services.


• Cross-functional collaboration: the chance to work with Government Affairs and collaborate with business, legal, communications, and other teams to connect external developments with business decisions.


• Professional development: a manager who provides guidance and regular feedback, helping you strengthen your analytical thinking, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.


• AI in practice: opportunities to explore AI and digital tools to improve research, reporting, and the way the team works.


• A chance to make a difference: the opportunity to understand how public policy and government engagement can help shape services that people use in their everyday lives.

• 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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