Government Relations Advisor at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Government Relations Advisor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for a Government Relations Advisor to join its workforce in Nigeria.

Responsibilities
His responsibilities shall include:

• Propose and implement approved strategy for engagement with National Assembly members and officials.
• Report intelligence in respect of developments in Government circles and the polity in general.
• Develop and maintain cordial and professional working relationships with Chairmen and members of relevant House of Representatives committees and Clerks of committees, to ensure ease of access.
• Develop and manage Database of all Key Government Officials to ensure prompt access when required.
• Provide regular weekly reporting of all relevant Government activities to Government Relations Management.
• Initiate preliminary lobby process under the supervision of management, on bills, motions and petitions that impact on company activities directly or indirectly or the Oil & Gas industry in general.
• Manage relationship with other relevant Ministries for other Entities - (A cross functional support function).
• Alternate with other Government relations officers to obtain and manage official meeting appointments for the Management at NNPC, Federal Ministry of Petroleum and thus providing unhindered access to the GMD, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and management in general.

Accountabilities

• Under the supervision of the Manager Government Relations (Corporate), ensures a good working relationship between the Company and Government and sends early warning signals on Government policy that may impact the Company.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing appointments for the Management with Legislature and Ministries, Departments and Agencies where applicable.
• Monitor and ensure regular updates on pertinent Legislative activities during plenary and provide requisite analysis daily.
• Establish and manage medium level contacts with Officials and Bureaucrats in the National Assembly, Presidency and Heads of Relevant Ministries

Qualifications / Experience Required

• 10 years post-graduate relevant experience in the role and with good working knowledge of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry and Government.
• Experienced Relationship Management and Lobbying skills required to relate with Government officials in all arms of government.
• Professional Communication skills in managing senior executives
• Excellent team player with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to operate efficiently and effectively under pressure

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.