Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Relations, Communications, International Relations, or related field. Minimum 7–10 years of experience in External Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, or Stakeholder Management. Strong network and experience engaging with ministries, authorities, embassies, and strategic external entities. Experience managing external partnerships, public-facing initiatives, and stakeholder engagement programs. Excellent communication, networking, and relationship management skills.
Description
Lead and manage the organization's external relations function by building and maintaining strong strategic relationships with ministries, government entities, regulatory authorities, embassies, chambers, and external stakeholders. The role is responsible for driving partnerships, managing external engagements and initiatives, leading government support and incentive opportunities, and representing the organization across all external and public-facing activities to strengthen the company's positioning, visibility, and strategic interests.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:External Relations & Stakeholder ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with ministries, authorities, government entities, embassies, chambers, and strategic external stakeholders.Serve as the main focal point for all external relationship management activities.Strengthen the organization's external presence and corporate relationships across public and private sectors.Represent the organization in official meetings, forums, conferences, exhibitions, and networking events.Strategic Partnerships & CollaborationsIdentify and establish strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities with external entities and stakeholders.Coordinate and manage joint initiatives, partnerships, sponsorships, and collaboration programs with government entities.Government Initiatives & Support ProgramsLead and manage all government support, industrial incentives, and strategic initiative opportunities relevant to the organization.Identify programs, grants, funding opportunities, and national initiatives that support the business.Coordinate submissions, requirements, and follow-ups related to government support programs and external initiatives.Maintain strong engagement with all government entities.Corporate Representation & Public RelationsSupport the organization's corporate image and external reputation through professional stakeholder engagement.Coordinate official visits, delegations, protocol arrangements, and executive external engagements.Ensure consistent and professional representation of the organization across all public-facing interactions.Support participation in external events, forums, exhibitions, and public initiatives.External Communications & CoordinationCoordinate externally related activities and communications with internal stakeholders and leadership teams.Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and updates related to external relations activities and opportunities.Provide leadership with visibility on stakeholder engagement activities, partnership opportunities, and strategic external developments.Events & External EngagementsLead the organization's participation in external events, conferences, and strategic forums.Coordinate relationship-driven initiatives and engagement activities with ministries, authorities, embassies, and external partners.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Relations, Communications, International Relations, or related field.Minimum 7–10 years of experience in External Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, or Stakeholder Management.Strong network and experience engaging with ministries, authorities, embassies, and strategic external entities.Experience managing external partnerships, public-facing initiatives, and stakeholder engagement programs.Excellent communication, networking, and relationship management skills.