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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Government Relations Officer" as the subject of the mail.
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