Syngenta Group: Head of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs — Jakarta Selatan, ASIA, Indonesia

About Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group works in agricultural technology and crop-related innovation. Its employer descriptions connect scientific development and crop solutions with helping farmers use resources effectively and improve how crops are grown. Material from its vegetables-and-flowers business also identifies seed breeding for different climates and horticultural needs. Across these activities, the stated business purpose links agricultural production with resource use and environmental concerns, bringing scientific and technological work to practical farming and growing conditions.

The position and its setting

Syngenta Group lists Head of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs in Jakarta Selatan, ASIA, Indonesia, under reference 18076846. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Sustainability and Corporate Affairs
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 21 October 2026
• Brands: Syngenta Crop Protection

Responsibilities and work described

• Primary focus as Head of Sustainability & Corporate Sustainability (SCA) is implementing the Corporate Affairs (CA) strategy in support of the business
• Responsibility will include primarily Government Affairs and managing issues affecting Syngenta’s freedom to operate (FTO), stakeholder management and civil society partnerships, as well as media relations and internal communications
• Position will be providing advice to country leaders, work closely with colleagues in other functions, Regulatory and Stewardship to align with the commercial team and deliver positive FTO business outcomes
• Also work closely with SCA colleagues in the ASIA and AMEA Region to ensure a coordinated strategy for Syngenta’s freedom to operate
• To assist in the development of organizational sustainability strategy to support business growth in line with Syngenta’s global sustainability commitments
• To implement Business Sustainability Programs and activities in collaboration with relevant functions
• To lead new initiatives in mitigating the effect of climate change in agriculture including regenerative agriculture. translated in programs and activities covering sustainable and responsible business, government and public affairs
• To build strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders such as government, NGOs, community development agencies, and others related to agriculture and business
• To support advocacy activities to maintain LTO/FTO of the business

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor or master’s degree in relevant field of study such as agriculture, biology, chemistry, environmental science, natural science, and public policy
• Advanced in practical knowledge in developing partnership, policy advocacy, company reputational building, and project management
• 10+ years’ experience working in Government, political parties, NGOs, public affairs agencies or in-house public affairs roles
• Knowing governmental stakeholders in agriculture industry for both Crop Protection and Field Crop
• Knowledge: and background in advocacy and public policy
• Record of running successful policy campaigns
• Understanding: the Indonesia political, social, and cultural complexity and diversity in countries and media landscape
• Business and commercial acumen
• Experience dealing with senior-level internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, Government officials and media
• Experience: establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships across boundaries and cultures
• Communicate and interact within diverse stakeholders (employees, influencers, customers, governments, scientific communities, etc.)
• Oral and written communications & English skills

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Jakarta Selatan, ASIA, Indonesia

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Syngenta Group

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Relevant skills

• agriculture
• sustainability
• stakeholder management
• communication
• partnership development
• chemistry
• project management