Job Vacancy: Job title: Senior Specialist, Public Policy
Job description: Company Description
IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is the only towerco solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has more than 40,000 towers across its 11 markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. For more information, please visit:
Job Description
As Senior Specialist, Public Policy, you will be responsible for managing all public policy activities and initiatives affecting IHS Nigeria.
Key Roles & Responsibilities.
- Policy Analysis: Research and analyze current and proposed policies, laws, and regulations relevant to the organization’s goals. Assess the potential impact of these policies on the organization and its stakeholders.
- Environment Monitoring: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels. Stay informed about emerging policy trends and political developments that may affect the organization.
- Policy Research: Conduct in-depth research to support the organization’s policy positions. This may involve collecting and analyzing data, conducting surveys, and producing policy briefs or white papers.
- Strategic Planning: Work with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive public policy strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and objectives. ·
- Coalition Building: Identify opportunities to collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders that share similar policy goals. Build and lead coalitions to amplify advocacy efforts.
- Advocacy: work with the External Relations Unit to develop and execute advocacy strategies to promote policies that align with the organization’s interests. This may involve engaging with government officials, lawmakers, and relevant stakeholders through lobbying efforts, public relations, and grassroots campaigns.
Functional Competencies:
- Commercial Awareness
- Strategic Planning & Critical Thinking
- Negotiation & Communication Skills ·
- Regulatory, Compliance & Governance
- Policy awareness & Research
- Stakeholder Management
Behavioural Competencies:
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Relationship Building
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, law, economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in the telecommunication regulatory field.
- An in-depth understanding of government processes, legislative procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of specific policy areas relevant to the telecommunications sector is also crucial.
- Understanding the political landscape, including key policymakers and decision-making process.
Additional Information
Organizational Competencies
Customer Focus – People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
Innovation – People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
Integrity – People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
Be Bold – People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.
Our Vision
IHS is committed to improving the quality and availability of telecommunications infrastructure, the lifeline for an increasingly connected world. We are dedicated to helping create a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate, and our sustainable strategy is structured around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and our people and communities.
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:52:33 GMT
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