QSTL-EACOP- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER
Q-Sourcing Servtec
- Tanzania
- Permanent
- Full-time
Q-Sourcing Limited, trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec, is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our Tanzania based client, we are looking for a competent and experienced Government Relations Manager.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Reports to: General Manager - Tanzania
Staff managed (supervised) (number): 0
MISSIONS / JOB DIMENSIONS
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project involves the construction and operation of a buried, cross-border pipeline to transport crude oil from the Lake Albert area in Uganda to the eastern coast of Tanzania for export to international markets. The pipeline will run from Kabaale in Hoima District, Uganda, to Chongoleani, Tanga Region, in Tanzania. The length of the pipeline is 1,443 kilometers (km) of which 296 km will be in Uganda and 1,147km in Tanzania. In Tanzania the pipeline will traverse eight (8) Regions, comprising Kagera, Geita, Shinganga, Tabora, Singida, Dodoma, Manyara and Tanga, and 27 district/town/city councils and 231 villages.
EACOP has extensive interaction with national and local government entities including various ministries and agencies right to LCIs at village level. The Government Relations Manager will build and maintain political and industry relationships that are beneficial to EACOP and facilitate overall stakeholder engagement process even though there may be multiple ‘relationship managers’ within EACOP who are key focal points for the different stakeholders
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ACTIVITIES * Develop and implement engagement strategies for governmental and related project stakeholders
- Conduct, and maintain up to date, stakeholder mapping to identify key related actors with whom EACOP should proactively engage.
- Coordinate engagement with Central Government, Local Government Authorities, statutory and non-statutory bodies government ministries, departments and agencies, in addressing matters related to EACOP.
- Organize engagements with government entities in ESG space, in addressing matters related to climate, environment, biodiversity, industry & business
- Support the project teams in engagements with communities and other parties, in relation to government policies and regulations as they relate with effective project delivery.
- Develop engagement plans, maintain a register in Borealis stakeholder management system and carefully record all interactions and follow-up actions required in this system.
- Work with Corporate Affairs to develop key messages to government and related stakeholders
- Prepare key messages and materials to share with government and related actors
- Organize government related field visits to EACOP project sites and events related to the project, to for raising positive messaging and visibility of the Project in conjunction with Corporate Affairs
- Support EACOP Departments, as necessary, in working with counterpart Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies
- Support EACOP departments in effective engagements with various counterpart government ministries departments and agencies.
- Support interfaces between EACOP contractors and government agencies as may be required from time to time.
- Provide inputs and support to LSOC Community Relations Co-ordinators engagements with region and district government stakeholders
- Carry out other duties, as may be delegated by the General Manager
To report to the EACOP General Manager-Tanzania, in developing strong positive relationships with government ministries, departments, and agencies. The position requires demonstrated exemplary behavior with regard to compliance and HSE rules and requirements, with cultural fit for a multidisciplinary work environment, diplomacy, teamwork and negotiation. The job holder shall be based in the EACOP Dar es Salaam Office, with regular travels to Dodoma and the 8 EACOP regions / 24 EACOP districts, as well as other engagement locations as may be required from time to time.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Continually work to improve EACOP’s relationships with relevant state actors and related stakeholders
- Maintain an institutional memory of interactions with stakeholders through rigorous documentation in EACOP’s stakeholder management system (Borealis stakeholder engagement module)
- Provision of up-to-date data for presentations and management reporting
Qualifications and Required Experience
Professional experience: At least 8 years of experience working with Tanzania governmental affairs and related processes, preferably in a management role within international multicultural organisations, commercial or non-profit environments.
Qualifications: A Bachelors’ degree in a communications discipline, international relations, or another relevant discipline.
Technical competencies:
- Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies
- A demonstrable network and excellent understanding of key government processes and related stakeholders
- Ability to take knowledge and link governments and policy influencers with the technical resources and messages needed is critical
- Effective public speaking, communication and presentation skills
Fluent in English and Kiswahili (speaking, writing)
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A strong understanding of the oil and gas sector is advantageous
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: or link below not later than 19th May 2024This position is open for both Locals and Expats.
For any further clarifications call 0748 570 327.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.Powered by JazzHR