Government Affairs Manager at Nigerian Breweries ( NB Plc )

Job Description

• The Government Affairs Manager is a politically savvy professional with access to key stakeholders in government and a dependable enabler for the company to shape public policies and lead advocacies on corporate affairs campaigns that are material to business sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing the business with strategic advice by identifying and capturing investment opportunities in collaboration with government, while protecting the value of existing assets
• Identifying key national policies and political opportunities/risks that impact short and long term business goals including draft alcohol regulation, excise administration, tax stamps and production licenses to shape campaign strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining regular contacts with key decision makers and developing a robust stakeholder maps and engagement plans to leverage key platforms for high-level participation by the company.
• Analysing legislative and public policy documents with impact on business continuity, developing submissions and generating reports on their status and action plan
• Executing tactical advocacies with government and communication plans to support  business objectives
• Contributing to the development of unit strategies and priorities as part of the annual business plan for the Corporate Affairs function
• Providing written reports and formal presentation to senior colleagues on outcomes of engagement with stakeholders and advice on contact with decision makers.

Educational Qualification

• University Degree in Social Sciences
• An MBA with specialization in marketing or strategy offers an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years relevant experience in public policy analysis and advocacy, government affairs and regulatory relations.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian political environment and experience in developing coalitions with thought leaders and industry associations.

Knowledge:

• Government relations
• Stakeholder mapping
• Advocacy campaigns
•  Public policy and legislative processes
• Issues management and crisis resolution
• Business communication and presentation
• Community relations and corporate social responsibility.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills
• Great networking skills and ability to main contacts with decision-makers
• Business acumen – strong understanding of the business and ability to engage with internal senior business leaders to demonstrate the value of Corporate Affairs to the business.
• Political knowledge – intimate knowledge of the Nigerian political process at all levels of government
• Influencing and people management skills – understanding of the science of successful influencing techniques, nudge behaviour and how to achieve results.
• Digital – building digital first mindset and capabilities
• Stakeholder mapping, engagement and advocacy campaigns
• Information gathering and interpreting skills
• Organisational skills to manage demanding workload and priorities
• Strong project management skill
• Ability to handle complex issues, grasp complex information and communicate in a simplified manner.

Why Join Us?

• Attractive remuneration and benefits.
• Paid time off
• Employee mental health assistance programme
• Medical insurance for employees, spouses and children.
• Life insurance
• Vehicle insurance
• Attractive pension scheme
• Grants for car ownership
• Flexible work arrangement
• Free onsite crèche
• Recreational facilities e.g. swimming pool, tennis court.