External Relation Manager

Role Overview

This role is tasked with overseeing and leading the external relations department, focusing on cultivating and sustaining impactful relationships with various ministries, government bodies, regulatory organizations, embassies, chambers, and other external stakeholders. The incumbent will spearhead partnership development, manage external initiatives, promote government support opportunities, and represent the organization in all outward-facing activities to enhance corporate reputation and strategic positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish durable connections with governmental and strategic partners, acting as the singular point of contact for all external relationship management.
• Augment the organization's visibility and relations across public and private sectors by attending official meetings, conferences, forums, and networking events.
• Discover and develop strategic partnerships and joint ventures with external entities, managing collaboration programs and sponsorships particularly with government bodies.
• Oversee government support efforts including industrial incentives and strategic business initiatives, manage grant applications, funding, and national programs benefiting the organization.
• Actively uphold the organization’s image via professional stakeholder interactions; arrange official visits, protocols, delegations, and executive engagements.
• Lead coordination of external communications with internal leadership, prepare relevant presentations, reports, and updates on external engagement activities and prospects.
• Direct the company's involvement in external events and facilitate relationship-driven activities with ministries and partners.

Qualifications and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Relations, Communications, International Relations, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 to 10 years’ experience in external relations, public relations, strategic partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.
• Proven extensive networks with government bodies, embassies, and strategic external organizations.
• Strong track record managing external partnerships, public initiatives, and stakeholder programs.
• Exceptional skills in communication, relationship building, and networking.