Corporate Affairs Advisor

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges.  As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies. Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all. About the position: The Corporate Affairs Advisor will support the Head of Corporate Affairs in delivering Chevron India’s Corporate Affairs priorities across communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, reputation management and social investment. This broad-based role requires working knowledge of internal and external communications, executive communications, social and digital media, media relations, public and government affairs, brand governance, events, social investment and issues management. The Advisor will support planning and coordination across the portfolio, develop and review communications and stakeholder materials, monitor relevant external developments, and help ensure timely and high-quality delivery. The role will also support team coordination, agency and vendor management, budget tracking and functional reporting. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded Corporate Affairs professional who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior leaders, internal teams, external stakeholders and delivery partners. Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements. Key Responsibilities: Corporate Affairs Planning and Coordination Support the development and implementation of Corporate Affairs plans aligned with Chevron India’s business priorities and enterprise direction. Translate agreed priorities into coordinated communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and reputation-management activities. Coordinate deliverables, inputs, timelines and approvals across Corporate Affairs workstreams. Support complex, confidential or high-priority assignments and prepare briefing materials, reports and progress updates. Coordinate with regional and enterprise Corporate Affairs teams to support alignment and a OneChevron approach. Internal and Executive Communications Support internal communications across leadership messages, organizational announcements, campaigns, newsletters, town halls and employee channels. Develop speeches, talking points, briefing notes, presentations, messages and other materials for the Country Head and senior leaders. Translate complex business, technology, policy and organizational matters into clear, credible and audience-appropriate communications. Coordinate inputs, review and approvals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Chevron’s messages, voice and editorial standards. Use available analytics and feedback to support improvements in communications planning and delivery. Social, Digital and External Communications Support editorial planning, content development, campaigns, monitoring and performance reporting across social and digital channels. Review content for strategic relevance, accuracy, tone, brand compliance and reputational considerations. Support media relations through the development of statements, Q&As, media responses, briefing materials and story opportunities. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, agencies and regional or enterprise teams on external communications. Monitor relevant media and digital conversations and flag emerging issues. Ensure external communications accurately represent Chevron’s role and avoid unsupported or exaggerated claims. Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs Support engagement with government, diplomatic, industry, institutional, academic, media, community and business stakeholders. Prepare stakeholder maps, engagement plans, meeting briefs, talking points and follow-up materials. Monitor relevant policy, regulatory, political, economic and social developments and summarize potential implications for Chevron India. Support the preparation of submissions, responses, advocacy materials and industry association inputs. Coordinate internal preparation and follow-through for significant stakeholder engagements. Issues and Reputati