Real Jobs Quick: Government Relations Advisor (Abuja) Vacancy at MTN Nigeria

Job Title: Government Relations Advisor

Location: Abuja

Department: Corporate Services Management
Job Descriptions

• Provide advisory service with regards to government related issues at the federal and state levels and maintain a strong relationship between these relevant institutions, with a view to ensuring long term viability of the business
• Extract value from what we already have by focusing on optimizing processes within the Unit/Department in line with the value creation philosophy.  This includes individual contributions and recommendations to improve existing business project/initiative.
• Drive Innovation by identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., by stimulating and encouraging new business opportunities, launch of products, product/process innovation, business model innovation etc.
• Prepare correspondence and position papers on government related issues.
• Track and monitor events in the government sector, especially as they relate to the telecoms business.
• Provide weekly intelligence reports and feedback on emerging issues in Federal and State Government circles as it relates to Telecommunications.
• Provide informed opinion on all issues relating to MTNN from a government relations perspective, including new legislatures, government policies, etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by partnering with MTNN’s Partners to improve their processes which in turn will improve the efficiency of MTNN’s operations.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national macro environment by participating in CSR projects and/or NGO’s, involvement in recognized professional institutions, participating in think-tank activities etc.
• Sustain the right organisational culture and behaviors by demonstrating the vital behaviours every time.

Job Condition

• General MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training  
Experience

• First degree in any relevant discipline
• Fluent in English
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience with working with others
• Experience working in a medium  organization
• Experience in roles directly related to high level interactions in government and politics

Training:

• On the job training and exposure
• Industry conferences

Minimum Qualification 
BEd, BA, BEng, BSc, BTech, HND or LLB

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  30th August, 2016.