Role Overview
The Senior Government Relations Officer is responsible for managing and strengthening operational relationships with central, provincial, and district government stakeholders to support uninterrupted project execution. The role focuses on implementing government relations strategies, supporting permitting and regulatory coordination, and ensuring projects maintain strong acceptance and alignment with local authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary operational liaison between the company and district/provincial government institutions.
- Support coordination of permits, approvals, and other regulatory requirements at the regional level.
- Communicate project updates and information to government officials in accordance with official protocols.
- Assist in managing government-related issues and emerging risks that may affect project activities.
- Maintain the company’s reputation as a compliant, cooperative, and responsive organization.
- Coordinate internally with government relations, regulatory, community relations, HSE, operations, and project teams.
- Liaise externally with local governments, technical agencies, regional authorities, and relevant ministries when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in government relations or external affairs, preferably within oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience coordinating with local government officials and managing official meetings or protocol activities.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and diplomatic communication skills.
- Solid understanding of oil & gas regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and government obligations.
- Ability to assess socio-political risks and provide structured recommendations to project teams.
- Willingness to travel regularly to project and operational areas.