Head, Public Policy and Government Affairs at 9Mobile

Job Summary

• Oversee the activities of the Public Policy and GovernmentAffairs Unit in maintaining effective relationships with relevantfederal/state/local government departments and agencies to ensure an enablingenvironment for EMTS activities.
• To further track and manage policies ofgovernment across Nigeria through lobbying at formulation stages and advise theCompany on compliance when policies are issued.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Represent EMTS atgovernment functions as approved by the Vice President, Regulatory &Corporate Affairs to achieve corporate presence and promote the EMTS brand.
• Continuouslyassist in reviewing the unit's activities, make recommendations for improvementand implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Establish and maintainrelationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including ministriesand government agencies).
• Lobby and makeinputs to public policies across all tiers of government in Nigeria
• Provide PublicPolicy leadership and develop strategic Public Policy agenda for the Business
• Develop and manageeffective working relationship with key public Officials at the Federal, Stateand Local levels.

Operational:

• Identify KeyMinistries and Agencies of government at all tiers for effective tracking ofpolicies of government
• Maintain a matrixof key policy directions and provide Quarterly review to the company
• Identify keygovernment stakeholders and initiate regular meetings with them as required.
• Provide relevantguidance to EMTS on issues relating to government regulations and requirements.
• Establish, developand maintain effective corporate relationship with identified governmentstakeholders. Ensure that EMTS's management has adequate access to such keystakeholders as required.
• Track, manage andlead lobby effort on public policies during formulation and at implementationstages
• Provide advisoryon public policies and also periodic audit of such policies to ensure theCompany is aware of these policies.
• Provide advisorysupport on key government matters especially as it relates to the telecomsindustry.
• Conduct regularpolitical audits and provide periodic intelligence reports on emerging issues,developments/trends as required.
• Implement theunit's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures andguidelines.
• Plan and managethe human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, moraleand enhance productivity.
• Manageinter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmentalfunctions.
• Provide leadershipand guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards theachievement of overall team objectives.
• Monitor andcontrol the budgetary needs of the Head, Public Policy & Government Affairsunit.
• Prepare/compileagreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the VicePresident, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs.
• Performany other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Regulatory & CorporateAffairs.

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a relatedfield will be an added advantage.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• Nine (9) totwelve (12) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in amanagerial role.