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APM Terminals is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: General Manager- Stakeholder & Government Relations
Location: Nigeria
Ref.: AT-056895
Key Responsibilities
- The General Manager Stakeholder & Government Relations Nigeria is primarily responsible for building relationships with key external stakeholders and thereby facilitate APM Terminals Nigeria's existing portfolio operations as well as its new investments, and thus contributing to realizing APM Terminals vision for Nigeria.
- To keep abreast of governmental development related to policy and infrastructure that might influence APM Terminals Nigeria.
- To influence governmental and other stakeholders related to policy making, growth, investments etc. in order for APM Terminals Nigeria to be a part of developing the country overall and realizing its ambitions to become the recognized leading port and inland service operator in West Africa.
- To create relationships with governmental and other stakeholders of different levels and locations, as well as local partners.
- To act as a link between AMP Terminals Nigeria and governmental and other.
Requirements
- The successful candidate is preferably a Nigerian national with international experience and/or a multinational company background.
- Requires a university degree in business administration, economics, finance, or related field.
- Requires at least 5 years of experience with governmental bodies, either working with or working within.
- Additionally or alternatively, it requires at least 5 years experience with other types of stakeholders (business partners, JVs, NGOs, investors, boards).
- Must be capable of developing good working relationships and cooperation with diverse external stakeholders as well as APM Terminals staff.
- Must be self-driven, hands on and persistent.
- Must be a strong communicator, well-mannered and influential with diverse stakeholders.
- Must have a proven track record of successfully influence stakeholders through professionalism and with high business ethics.
Application Closing Date
21 October 2014
Method of Application
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online