Director SAP Government Relations at SAP Nigeria

SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.

• Lead GR program development and strategy in alignment with MU.
• Prepare and execute annual GR plans for Nigeria.
• Build trusted relationships with key political decision-makers in the Nigeria.
• Educate political decision-makers and influencers about SAP, enhance brand recognition and position SAP as a good corporate citizen in the Nigeria.
• Advice local management on political risks and opportunities.
• Build a political contact network in the Nigeria for SAP executives; provide training of local management on political issues.
• Represent SAP in industry trade associations and political platforms.
• Steer external lobbyists and GR agencies.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Director SAP Government Relations

Location: Virtual, Nigeria
Ref-Code: NG-59069339-EN-14-002
Work area: Corporate Operations

Expectations and Tasks
Address Public Policy Risks:

• Monitor/analyze public policy initiatives that could hamper SAP's operations in Nigeria; focus issues: cloud computing, data protection, cyber security, taxation of the digital economy
• Develop lobbying strategies to mitigate those public policy risks
• Prepare SAP positions on public policy issues and communicate them to political decision-makers and influencers
• Build alliances with like-minded companies and stakeholders in support of SAP positions Provide business support
• Work with local management and sales team on business development strategy for key ministries and agencies in Nigeria
• Provide strategic advice to the business on how to position SAP solutions and enhance SAP value propositions to the government
• Position SAP in the political pre-tendering phase of public procurement
• Monitor/analyze government policies and programs that could create business opportunities for SAP
• Conduct mapping of key decision-makers and influencers in public procurement and develop strategies on how to develop relations with them
• Develop SAP briefings and messages to position SAP
• Positon SAP positions by using suitable channels (1:1 meetings, public events, via academic institutes, think tanks, trade associations, etc.) Drive thought leadership and SAP brand recognition
• Develop overall strategy and campaign on how to raise awareness of SAP among policy-makers
• Develop a thought GR leadership strategy for SAP in Nigeria; ie. how SAP can help to address societal and economic challenges in Nigeria
• Educate the government about SAP investments and operations in Nigeria
• Represent SAP at relevant political events and conferences
• Organize SAP events with political decision-makers
• Leverage existing global SAP programs (CSR, University Alliance, etc.).

Education and Qualification / Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Good analytical thinking
• A keen sense of protocol and common practices in engagement with governments
• Clear reputation of ethical conduct
• Acute political sensitivity
• Reputation of being hands-on, hard-working and energetic
• Capability to be pro-active, able to develop new ideas and to offer opinions and judgments
• Ability to build relationships across the political spectrum
• Ability to work in global teams
• An undergraduate degree is required. An advanced or Master Degree is highly desirable

Work Experience

• The successful candidate should have at least 10 years of experience as a government relations executive in the industry.
• Previous experiences and qualifications should include:

1. Experiences and relationship building skills with political decision-makers and influencers
2. Good knowledge of the IT industry and ability to quickly grasp technology issues
3. Thorough understanding of public procurement processes
4. Experience in appropriately advising senior-level corporate executives
5. Understanding of international political issues and how a company can successfully face global challenges
6. Experience in operating in a global public company environment, with the ability to effectively manage public scrutiny, crisis communications and media attention.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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