Job Description

Our Client is a renewable energy company, providing sustainable and cost-effective solar power solutions across urban and rural communities in Nigeria.
They are looking to hire a
Government Relations Manager
to build a primary interface with local, state and federal government authorities,
regulatory bodies, and relevant parastatal. The Government Relations Manager will build, manage, and maintain the
relationships required to secure timely permits, licences, approvals, and policy alignment across all of the company's operational and pipeline states.

Job Responsibilities
Regulatory & Permit Management

Own and drive the end-to-end process for obtaining all government permits, licences, and
regulatory approvals (NERC, NEMSA, State Electricity Regulatory Commissions,
environmental agencies, Lands & Building agency bureaus and local government authorities)
across the company's project portfolio.
Track permit timelines and proactively escalate bottlenecks, ensuring project delivery
schedules are not compromised by regulatory delays.
Maintain a live register of all permits, licences, and compliance deadlines across operational
and pipeline sites.

Government & Stakeholder Relationship Management

Build and maintain productive working relationships with key contacts across the Rural
Electrification Agency (REA), NERC, NEMSA, State Ministries of Power/Energy/Environment,
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, and local government councils in all project states.
Serve as
the company's
primary point of contact for government authorities, ensuring consistent,
professional, and strategically aligned communication.
Represent
the company
at government-convened meetings, public hearings, industry forums,
conferences, and policy consultation sessions.
Develop and nurture relationships with traditional rulers, community leaders, and local
government officials in project areas to support site acquisition, community engagement, and
social licence to operate.

Policy Intelligence & Risk Management

Monitor the regulatory and policy environment at federal and state levels, identifying new
legislation, tariff changes, grant programme requirements, and compliance obligations that
affect
the company's
operations.
Provide timely briefings and written advisories to the CEO and executive team on policy
developments, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities.
Contribute to
the company's
positioning on sector-wide consultations, regulatory reviews, and
electrification policy discussions.

Internal Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate with the Legal department on regulatory filings, licence applications, and
government correspondence.
Work closely with Operations and Projects teams to ensure regulatory requirements are
factored into site selection, construction timelines, and operational planning.
Support the Growth and Programmes teams in preparing regulatory components of grant
applications, donor reports, and investor materials.
Prepare and circulate regular progress reports, stakeholder maps, and risk registers to internal
leadership.

Process Improvement

Develop and maintain a Government Relations play book documenting standard processes,
key contacts, approval workflows, and state-specific regulatory requirements.
Identify and implement improvements to government engagement processes, reducing
turnaround times and building institutional knowledge within the company.
Establish a stakeholder engagement tracker (CRM or equivalent) to ensure no relationship or
deadline falls through the cracks.

Job Requirements
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations,
Humanities, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Minimum of 5–8 years’ professional experience in government relations, regulatory affairs,
public policy, or stakeholder management.
Experience within the energy, infrastructure, or
utilities sector is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of engaging with Nigerian government institutions at state and
federal levels, including regulatory bodies, ministries, and parastatal.
Experience working with or within NERC, NEMSA, REA, state electricity regulators, or similar
agencies is a significant advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of Nigeria’s system of government and public administration, including
federal-state dynamics and the regulatory framework for off-grid electricity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. This role requires clear, confident, and
professional correspondence with senior government officials and internal executives alike.
Excellent negotiation and diplomatic skills, with the ability to handle sensitive conversations
and competing interests.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple permit processes, relationships,
and deadlines across several states simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with CRM or
stakeholder management tools is a plus.

About eRecruiter

eRecruiter Africa was born from the need to have a Pan-African recruitment consulting firm that places the client first. Our goal is to be the best recruiter in Africa, in the industries we operate.

We succeed because we dare to think differently from our competitors and ask our clients the right questions, thereby uncovering what they may not have thought of. We truly understand our markets and are passionate about it.

We have continued to develop our markets and venture into new territories. Currently, we recruit into the entire African Market. We deliver the right candidates while taking into consideration the role and organizational fit. Our clients are at the heart of our business and we always take an interest in our clients’ business – that’s why we always get it right first time. We currently have a 99% client retention rate

Industry

Consulting & Advisory

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Ikeja, NG

Year Founded

2012

Website

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