Manager, Inter-Governmental Affairs at Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement government relations strategies aligned with company objectives.·
• Build and maintain strong relationships with aviation authorities, regulatory bodies, airport operators, and government agencies.·
• Represent the company in meetings with ministries, regulators, and industry stakeholders as assigned.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting aviation and ground handling operations.·
• Ensure company compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.·
• Support negotiations, submissions, and formal communications with relevant authorities.·
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on public policy and regulatory risks.·
• Lead high-level stakeholder engagement initiatives to support business expansion, new station openings, and contract acquisitions.·
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to influence policy decisions favorable to the company·
• Establish crisis-response coordination with government agencies.
• Perform other related task.

Requirements:

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, or aviation sector.
• Ability to anticipate policy changes and plan responses.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks and public policy.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and communication skills with preference given to candidates who are bilingual, particularly those proficient in Nigerian Languages.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office application (Word, Excel,Powerpoint,Outlook) and administrative systems.