Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
About the Role
The Lead, Government Relations & Public Affairs manages the organisation’s engagement with government agencies, regulators, and relevant authorities, while supporting public affairs positioning and stakeholder communications. This role ensures approvals and compliance requirements are tracked, relationships are maintained, and key stakeholders are managed to support project continuity, organisational reputation, and long-term outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
A. Government & Regulatory Engagement
- Serve as the key point of contact with government agencies, regulators, and relevant authorities
- Coordinate official communications, submissions, meetings, briefings, and follow-ups
- Support preparation and tracking of licensing, permits, approvals, endorsements, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain clear records of engagements, outcomes, action items, and audit-ready documentation
B. Stakeholder Management & Partnerships
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external stakeholders (agencies, local leaders, neighbouring communities/concessions, strategic partners)
- Support consultation processes and ensure consent/consultation records are properly documented (where applicable)
- Identify stakeholder risks and propose mitigation plans to protect project continuity and organisational reputation
C. Public Affairs & Reputation Support
- Support public affairs positioning by coordinating messaging, statements, and stakeholder communications when needed
- Assist in issue management and crisis coordination (draft holding statements, coordinate responses, align internal stakeholders)
- Monitor external developments (policy shifts, regulatory updates, stakeholder sentiment) and provide concise updates to CEO/management
D. Internal Coordination & Governance
- Work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder requirements are communicated and followed through
- Prepare updates, reports, and briefing notes for management meetings with clear status tracking and next steps
- Support admin/operational matters related to external relations as assigned by management
