Government Relations Advisor at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

Job description

SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for a Government Relations Advisor to join its work force in Nigeria. His responsibilities shall include:

• 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 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 on company activities directly or indirectly or the Oil & Gas industry in general.
• Manage relationship 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Under the supervision of the Manager Government Relations (Corporate), ensures a good working relationship between the Company and Government and sends early warning signals on Government policy that may impact the Company.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing appointments for the Management with Legislature and Ministries, Departments and Agencies where applicable.
• Monitor and ensure regular updates on pertinent Legislative activities during plenary and provide requisite analysis daily.
• Establish and manage medium level contacts with Officials and Bureaucrats in the National Assembly, Presidency and Heads of Relevant Ministries

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10 years 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 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