Government Relations Manager – EACOP

About the role

Q-Sourcing, a manpower management solutions firm operating across Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan, is recruiting on behalf of its Tanzania-based client for a Government Relations Manager for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The role reports to the General Manager - Tanzania and builds and maintains political and industry relationships with government ministries, departments and agencies, as well as local authorities and communities, to support stakeholder engagement. It is based in the EACOP office in Dar es Salaam, with regular travel to Dodoma and the eight EACOP regions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement strategies for governmental and related project stakeholders, including stakeholder mapping and coordination with central and local governments, ministries, departments and agencies, and ESG-related engagements.
• Support project teams in engagements with communities and other parties on government policies and regulations affecting project delivery.
• Maintain a stakeholder register in the Borealis stakeholder management system and record interactions and follow-up actions.
• Work with Corporate Affairs to prepare key messages and materials for government and related actors, and organize field visits to project sites and related events.
• Support EACOP departments and community relations coordinators in their work with region and district government stakeholders.
• Carry out other duties delegated by the General Manager.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of experience working with Tanzanian governmental affairs and related processes, preferably in a management role within international, commercial or non-profit organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, international relations or another relevant discipline.
• Diplomacy, teamwork, negotiation and cultural fit for a multidisciplinary environment; fluent English and Kiswahili (speaking and writing).
• Open to both locals and expats.

Required skills

• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Strong network and deep understanding of key government processes and stakeholders.
• Effective public speaking, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to connect government and policy influencers with technical resources and messages.

Applications with CV/resume must be sent to the recruiter by 19 May 2024; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.