Government Relations Officer at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners is a professional services firm that specializes in the provision of management consulting services covering the entire human resource management value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Government Relations Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• The Government Relations Officer reports to the Head, Corporate Communications and He or She will be responsible for:
• Performing liaison functions between the Authority and government organisations while advocating the interest and developing a profile for the Organisation.
• Overseeing the activities of the Government and Legislative Affairs Unit in maintaining effective relationships with relevant government departments and agencies to ensure an enabling environment for the Organisation’s activities.
• Tracking and analysing statutes that could affect operations and advise the Authority when policies are issued to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organisation at government functions as approved by the MD, CEO or ED, Corporate Services &and Operations to achieve corporate presence.
• Provide advisory service with regards to regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and laws.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including ministries and government agencies).
• Maintain and cultivate goodwill and good working relationships with key public officials to favourably position the Authority with the officials.
• Navigate the political landscape and think creatively.
• Partner with General Counsel to ensure compliance on regulatory matters.
• Identify key ministries and agencies of government at all tiers for effective tracking of government policies.
• Keep HR informed of current labour laws and update on any changes.
• Serve as an enabler for securing travel documents from foreign missions.
• Research, analyse and effectively communicate pending industry legislations and their potential impact on the Authority
• Liaise with cross functional units in the organisation to explain how legislations impact, or proposed legislations will impact their business.
• Advise Executive Management on key government matters that relate to the Authority.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations within the business.
• Research and monitors government activities that could affect the Authority’s activities and operations.
• Assists Management with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the Authority’s operations.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies and
• Ensures that the Organisation’s Management has adequate access to such key stakeholders as required.
• Monitor the budgetary needs of the Government and Legislative Affairs unit.
• Prepare and compile agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of Management. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Corporate Communications
• Support the execution of all Media and Government Relation events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience. Master's Degree in Law, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years cognate experience.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulatory processes.
• Strong political and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to take initiative, and to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2022.