GOVERMENT AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANAGER-VACANCY AT CAVISTA

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry associations and develop effective strategies to secure and execute opportunities as they arise.
• Strategically forge impactful connections between the businesses and government entities
• Actively seek out and identify potential opportunities within the government landscape that can be leveraged to achieve strategic goals and business growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to explore potential partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities that may arise from government sources.
• Monitor and analyze relevant policy and regulatory developments that may impact the Group’s operations or market position.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute strategies that align with government and external affairs objectives.
• Represent the Group at meetings, conferences, and events with external stakeholders to advance our interests and promote our brand.
• Lead advocacy efforts on issues of importance to the Group, promoting our position with compelling arguments and supporting evidence.
• Engage in proactive communication with government officials and stakeholders to influence public policy decisions positively.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations, briefings, and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Work closely with relevant teams to facilitate participation in identified programs for the benefit of our subsidiaries.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in government affairs and external relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Political Science, International Relations, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in government affairs, external relations, or public affairs within the IT industry or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of government structures, policy development processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and securing opportunities from government entities.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills with a track record of establishing high-level government contacts.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to navigate complex political landscapes and build relationships at all levels of government and industry associations.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, plan, and execute initiatives to achieve specific advocacy objectives.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess the impact of policies on the Group’s operations and make data-driven recommendations.
• Highly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle challenges with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Location:  Lagos, Nigeria.

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