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County Government of Kiambu

Municipal Manager

Kiambu, Kenya

Government Relations Manager - Senior Level

Closing: Apr 12, 2024

15 days remaining

Published: Mar 28, 2024 (1 day ago)

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Key Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Master's Degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or related fields, with proven experience at a senior level.
  • Previous experience in community development and engagement, strategy development and execution, public relations, and communications.
  • Familiarity with the political and governmental landscape in Nigeria.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Strong network of contacts in the Nigerian government and related.

Skills and Personal Traits:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strategic thinking, people management, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Politically savvy with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex governmental structures.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.


Responsibilities
Key Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Master's Degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or related fields, with proven experience at a senior level.
  • Previous experience in community development and engagement, strategy development and execution, public relations, and communications.
  • Familiarity with the political and governmental landscape in Nigeria.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Strong network of contacts in the Nigerian government and related.

Skills and Personal Traits:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strategic thinking, people management, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Politically savvy with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex governmental structures.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.


Key Duties
Stakeholder engagement and Policy Advocacy:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, agencies, relevant industry associations, think tanks, advocacy groups, and legislative bodies.
  • Represent the organization at government meetings, conferences, legislative hearings, and business fora.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their goals and priorities, translating them into actionable advocacy initiatives.
  • Prepare and present policy briefings, white papers, and recommendations to government stakeholders.
  • Advocate for policies and regulations that benefit the organization and its objectives.

Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis:

  • Analyze emerging policies and government trends to guide organizational strategy.
  • Develop a government relations strategy in line with the organization's goals and objectives.

Legislative and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with government laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Stay informed and regularly track changes in legislation and regulations affecting the clients/firm and advise accordingly.
  • Liaise with relevant departments to streamline compliance processes and procedures.

Project Management and Funding:

  • Identify and secure government grants and funding opportunities.
  • Manage projects funded by government grants to ensure timely and successful completion.

Communications and Reporting:

  • Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance the organization's government relations.
  • Prepare and present reports on government relations activities to senior management and other stakeholders.

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