Senior Government Relations Advisor (Local Government Liaison) at Caritas Communications Limited

Caritas Communications Limited is a corporate reputation solutions provider. We are a strategic communications consultancy firm, specialist corporate affairs professionals with a senior team of high-quality consultants with diverse skills and training spanning economics, politics and mass communication. Our work is distinguished by the deep knowledge and mastery of solutions to varying degree of social-political reputation issues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Government Relations Advisor (Local Government Liaison)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

About the Job

• We are in search of a highly skilled Senior Government Relations Advisor (Local Government Liaison, Rivers State).
• This role involves high-level strategic advisory responsibilities with an emphasis on cultivating and managing relationships with key government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective management of relationships and engagements with Local Government Councils/Authorities in the company’s host communities. This includes developing stakeholder engagement strategies, conflict resolution mechanisms, and community development initiatives to foster harmonious relationships with over 110 local / host communities.
• Offer advisory services on best practices for engaging and managing government stakeholders, considering the peculiarities of the Nigerian operating landscape. This may include guidance on cultural nuances, protocol, and effective communication strategies tailored to the Nigerian context.
• Leverage existing networks and relationships to facilitate access to key government officials, policymakers, and influencers for the company’s representatives.
• Arrange and facilitate meetings, events, and forums for the company to engage with decision-makers and influencers.
• Manage strategic relationships and engagements with high-level regulatory authorities at the state and local levels.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of work experience with Government Relations
• Understanding of the political landscape and awareness of current political issues, policies, and legislation that could impact the organization
• Ability to draft policy papers, reports, and position statements
• Strong networking abilities to build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and other stakeholders
• Capability to develop and implement effective government relations strategies
• Experience in advocating for policy changes and securing support from various stakeholders
• Confidence and competence in presenting the organization’s viewpoints in public forums, meetings, and hearings
• Attention to detail in tracking legislative developments and managing government relations activities
• Flexibility to adjust strategies in response to changing political and regulatory environments
• Ability to stay updated on policy developments and anticipate their impact on the organization

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.