Lead, Government Relations at Phillips Consulting Limited

Phillips Consulting Limited - Our client, a leading business conglomerate in Africa with a reputation for product quality has remodelled its group structure and is now seeking competent and qualified Government Relations and IT professionals to fill critical roles in its new Corporate Centre.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Government Relations

Ref No: DL-GR
Location: Lagos

Objective:
Manage government relationships and plans and coordinate all key interactions with government partners to ensure the achievement of strategic business objectives.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the implementation of government strategic initiatives that advance and support the organization’s vision and objectives
• Research and provide insight into legislative issues, changes and potential transactions that could impact the business and its objectives
• Assist senior management to prepare for presentations to legislative committees and where required, provide information in response to legislative requests
• Organize and steer activities for company leadership within government circles, industry organizations, advocacy groups and other platforms, including coordination of senior executive visits, events and meetings

Requirements:

• A BSc. in Public Admin, Public Relations, Policy and Strategic Studies or any related course
• A Postgraduate degree in Communication or any related course; an MBA or MSc in Political Studies is an added advantage
• Membership of at least one of the following professional bodies will be an added advantage: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), National Institute of Marketing, Nigeria (NIMN), Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (CIMN), etc.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Government Relations management or similar experience

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2014.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online