Permit, License and Government Relations Manager

Date: 10 Sept 2025

Country: Indonesia

Location:

Jakarta, ID

Function: Legal, Compliance & Corporate Secretarial

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Job Description

The Permit, License, and Government Relations Manager is responsible for obtaining and managing all necessary permits and licenses for company operations in ofi Indonesia (all business and entities).

This role involves building strong relationships with government agencies to support smooth operations and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving, with a solid understanding of Indonesian regulations.

Key Deliverables

Permit and License Management:

Identify and manage all necessary permits and licenses.
Handle applications, renewals, and compliance.
Track permit statuses and ensure timely renewals.
Keep updated on regulatory changes.

Government Relations:

Build positive relationships with government officials.
Act as the main contact for government inquiries.
Monitor policies that affect company operations.
Represent the company in discussions with government entities.

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with all regulations.
Develop processes to monitor compliance.
Prepare regular reports for management.

Stakeholder Management:

Build relationships with community leaders and organizations.
Address any concerns from stakeholders related to permits and licenses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
10 years of experience in permits, licenses, or government relations, ideally in food & beverage/agricultural/food manufacturing industries.
Strong knowledge of Indonesian regulations and permitting processes.
Proven success in managing permits and licenses.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in English and Bahasa Indonesia, written and spoken.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.