International Shipping Company Vacancy in Abuja for a Stakeholder and Government Relations Advisor

Best Search Recruitment Limited - Our client, an international shipping company, is looking to fill the role of:


Job Title: Stakeholder and Government Relations Advisor

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Stakeholder & Government Relations Advisor Abuja is primarily responsible for building relationships wit h key external stakeholders in Abuja and thereby facilitates the company' s existing port folio operations as well as its new investments.

• Keep abreast of government al development related to policy and infrastructure
• Influence governmental and ot her stakeholders in Abuja related to policy making, growth, investments etc. in order for the company to be a part of developing the country overall and realizing it s ambitions to become the recognized leading port and inland service operator in West Africa.
• Create relationships wit h governmental and other stakeholders in Abuja of different levels and locations
• Assist the General Manager Stake Holder & Government relations Nigeria to act as a link between the company and governmental and other stakeholders.

• The successful candidate is a Nigerian national.
• Requires a university degree in business administration, economics, finance, or related field.
• Must be self-driven, hands on and persistent .
• Must be a strong communicator, well-mannered and influential with diverse stakeholders.
• Must have a proven track record of successfully influence stakeholders through professionalism and with high business ethics.
• Must be fluent in speaking Hausa language
• Requires bet ween 3-5 years of experience working with stakeholders including government al bodies, business partners, Joint Ventures, NGOs, investors, boards specifically in Abuja; either working with or working within.
• Must be capable of developing good working relationships and cooperation with diverse external stakeholders.
• Must have knowledge of the political landscape and be able to develop the right networks