Global Affairs Lead

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Glovo is hiring a Global Affairs Lead based in Lagos, Nigeria, on a hybrid work mode. The role leads government relations, PR and communications, and impact and sustainability strategy across the country, representing Glovo with senior stakeholders and media. Candidates need 7–10 years of experience in government relations, public affairs or PR and strong knowledge of Nigeria’s political and media environment.

• Hybrid role based in Lagos with travel to Abuja and other cities as needed
• Owns government relations, PR/comms, and impact and sustainability strategy
• Requires 7–10 years of government relations, public affairs or PR experience
• Focus on senior stakeholder engagement and crisis communications

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Global Affairs Lead (Hybrid) at Glovo ⏲ Aug 4, 2026, 8:11 AM ⋕ View all Media, Advertising & Communications jobs Glovo - We’re a Barcelona-based startup and the fastest-growing delivery player in Europe, Hispanic America and Africa. With food at the core of the business, Glovo delivers any product within your city at any time of day. Our vision and ambition are not only to make everything immediately available in your city but it is also to offer our employees the job of their lives. A job where you'll be challenged and have the most fun working in through tech-enabled experiences. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Global Affairs Lead Location : Lagos Work mode: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) Job Description Government Relations: Act as a key liaison across various internal departments (Marketing, Legal, Operations, etc.) to ensure cross-departmental alignment on strategies that address the country’s most pressing issues, aligned with business performance and metrics. Oversee and plan the significant budget allocation, making sure it enables impactful and scalable outputs. Define, manage, and execute the non-market strategy of Glovo around public affairs, supported by communication and impact and sustainability projects to maximize success and legitimacy. Work to deliver in-depth analysis to the management team of the local stakeholder environment, risks and opportunities, identifying right relationships in the regulatory, administrative, media and social spheres. Lead local consultancies and collaborate — where necessary — with think tanks, industry associations and other key agents to plan and execute a robust strategy. You will personally lead engagement with senior stakeholders and high-impact policy discussions, representing Glovo in all instances. PR Comms and Social Media: Analyze metrics from PR and social media campaigns to measure effectiveness, providing leadership in data-driven tactical adjustments to achieve better outcomes. Crisis communications management within the region, ensuring swift and professional responses when necessary. Lead, oversee and execute the planning and execution of external communication strategies, focusing on enhancing brand awareness, improving Glovo’s reputation, and supporting the company's business growth, both in Corporate and Consumer PR. Create compelling social media content across Instagram and LinkedIn, adventuring into other platforms where Nigerian customers are present. Ensure strategic coherence and consistency in Glovo’s messaging for media relations, while building strong, long-term relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key tech industry KOLs across the region. Impact & Sustainability: Spot the right opportunities to set and implement an ambitious Impact & Sustainability plan that will not only drive positive change but also reduce our negative footprint. Draw on global toolkits and data sources to align the I&S strategy with our core business and global I&S plan, working with the regional Africa Impact Lead and local teams to execute good and fast, while proactively finding new avenues for collaboration with local organizations. Ensure all Impact initiatives support our Global Affairs goals by building key allies and institutional footprint. Qualifications 7-10 years of extensive Government Relations, Public Affairs, or/ and PR experience. Political & Media Mastery: You possess a deep understanding of Nigeria’s highly politicized environment and informal forums to navigate institutional relationships and complex governmental issues. Agile Crisis Management: You are a quick decision-maker capable of handling high-stakes regulatory shifts, media storms, or social media crises under intense pressure and tight deadlines. On-the-Ground Leadership: Based in Lagos with the flexibility to travel on-demand to our different cities, especially Abuja, you bring native/fluent English alongside exceptional interpersonal abilities for high-stakes engagement. We’re open to candidates who’ve been leaders in other careers (e.g. legal & corporate affairs, industrial relations, public sector) and may be looking for a career change. 360° Communication & Impact: You have the creative mindset to manage social media, coordinate influencer-led consumer campaigns, and leverage business milestones to cement Glovo as an industry leader and key socioeconomic contributor. Strategic "Doer" Mentality: You prioritize doing over delegating, with a startup mindset that empowers you to roll up your sleeves and take direct action to safeguard our business model on a daily basis. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria