Government Relations Advisor (National Assembly) at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

DESCRIPTION

• Manage the direct interface with the House of Representatives of the Nigeria National Assembly (NASS) with 360+ members.
•  Coordinates engagement with over 7 key oil & gas industry-specific specific/relevant committees and over 15 Ad-Hoc Committees with an average of 35 legislators in each committee on a regular basis; attends 3 plenary sessions in the House of Representatives weekly; and coordinates an average of 100 high-profile meetings with the House of Reps annually.
• Initiate engagement processes/meetings with ministers and directors of relevant ministries and parastatals on government policies;
  assist in resolving outstanding disputes in relationships with the ministries and parastatals; follow-up on resolutions and closeouts.
• Coordinates relationships and participates in designing and implementing engagement strategies with the legislative arms of government, which includes management of oversight visits to the company Oil & Gas facilities. Prepare an average of 150 letters to National Assembly annually
• Manage relationship between the Company and Government to ensure smooth functioning of Company operations, thereby making Company the preferred partner.
•  Assist in the design and implementation of the engagement strategies with Partners.
• Propose and implement approved strategy for engagement with National Assembly members and officials.
•  Report intelligence in respect of developments in Government circles and the polity in general.
• Develop and maintain cordial and professional working relationships with Chairmen and members of relevant House of
  Representatives committees and Clerks of committees, to ensure ease of access.
• Develop and manage a Database of all Key Government Officials to ensure prompt access when required.
•  Provide regular weekly reporting of all relevant government activities to government relations management.
• Initiate preliminary lobby process under the supervision of management, on bills, motions, and petitions that impact company
  activities, directly or indirectly, or the oil & gas industry in general.
•  Manage relationships with other relevant Ministries for other Entities - (A cross-functional support function).
• Alternate with other government relations officers to obtain and manage official meeting appointments for the management at NNPC, Federal Ministry of Petroleum, and thus providing unhindered access to the GMD, Chief Operating Officers (COOs), and management in general.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• 10 years of post-graduate relevant experience in the role and with good working knowledge of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry and Government.
•  Experienced relationship management and lobbying skills are required to relate with government officials in all arms of government.
•  Professional Communication skills in managing senior executives
•  Excellent team player with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to operate efficiently and effectively under pressure.