Director Public Affairs, Concept Advisory Asia

Company Description TOMRA www tomra com is a worldwide leader in development and distribution of sensor-based solutions for optimal resource productivity helping customers to increase their financial results and reduce their environmental impact The company was founded in 1972 and started out with design manufacturing and sale of Reverse Vending Machines RVMs for automated collection of used beverage containers Today the TOMRA Group continues to innovate and provide cutting-edge sorting technology solutions for optimal resource productivity and is active on all continents in more than 100 markets worldwide TOMRA has over 5 000 employees and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange The implementation of deposit systems for beverage packaging the development of deeper and more integrated sorting of municipal solid waste as well as setting up entirely new Circular Economy concepts are just some of the tasks which lie ahead TOMRA is aiming to contribute with its global expertise and is seeking a professional reliable and passionate individual who is willing to join the company for the long-term commitment as You will have the important role of supporting the team of Public Affairs colleagues in the efforts of implementing deposit legislation as well as perspectively modern Circular Economy solutions in jurisdictions in Asia which reduce littering as well as foster collection sorting and closed-loop recycling solutions for different material fractions of municipal solid waste predominantly packaging waste In order to achieve that you will support in the market screening and assessment process work together with external experts and consultants assess external system proposals and design and propose best fitting collection scheme concepts by applying best practice experiences Thus you will heavily help the process of market expansion by creating new business opportunities for TOMRA Major Duties Responsibilities In the beginning you will focus on achieving essential global knowledge on deposit systems for beverage packaging municipal waste collection systems sorting and recycling in great detail and by this becoming a subject matter expert Gain understanding of the political environmental societal and legal frame conditions in the targeted relevant markets following a set of given parameters Supporting PA colleagues in positioning TOMRA as thought leader towards government institutions on national and regional level as well as towards other relevant stakeholders Work with different internal and external stakeholders such as politicians businesses business associations non-governmental organizations research companies and cross-functional departments Design and propose the best fitting deposit return scheme concept potentially write a comprehensive system description and create the respective business model incl P L to emphasize TOMRA s competence and help convincing external stakeholders Participate in business meetings as the subject matter expert Support in the alignment of stakeholders towards the aim of introducing a modern DRS collection solution including RVMs bulk collection technology and industrial sorting technology taking into account the potentially strong informal waste sector Participating in or leading tender processes for TOMRA where needed Strongly cooperate with the regional TOMRA Business Development representative -s and function as the connector between the business unit and PA Learn and apply the pre-defined internal tollgate model to assess the progress of ongoing projects Effectively manage multiple projects at one time You are fond of working in an international environment as the nature of this position involves being part of a global dedicated team of experts Business travel has to be expected Qualifications You have an economic or technical educational background preferably a Master s degree At least some initial years of working experience in an international enterprise organization at best related to the political or business environment Preferably experiences in business processes with regards to design and modelling International background and cross-cultural understanding which enables constructive working relationships with other nationalities and nations Fluent in English both spoken and written Further languages are helpful but not required You have excellent knowledge of and experiences using Microsoft Office products - Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc Excellent Business Analyst style communication presentation active listening influencing and documentation skills Diplomatic personality with strong soft skills fighting spirit a high level of self-motivation and a good capacity for teamwork as a member and or leader You are highly motivated and professional as well as able to engage in a long-term commitment with TOMRA You are able to adopt and apply new learnings You are well organized and able to work independently You are flexible and open to frequent business travel Additional Information TOMRA s core values are RESPONSIBILITY PASSION and INNOVATION which are viewed as one of the most critical aspects of our company culture reflecting the expectations for how we conduct ourselves and approach our daily tasks If you are motivated by this challenge and passionate about making your own impact on TOMRA s mission of leading the resource revolution we are keen to hear from you TOMRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race colour religion sex national origin veteran status age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law LI-MH1