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External & Government Affairs Coordinator (Manager)
locationsGiza time typeFull time posted onPosted Today time left to applyEnd Date: October 14, 2024 (13 days left to apply) job requisition idR00174721
Mission & Main Objectives
Mission: Support Nissan’s External & Government Affairs activities in the Middle East & North Africa Region
Main Objectives:
Support the Middle East EGA lead in developing and growing relationships with key government and business stakeholders in the Middle East
Develop and manage key projects, partnerships and events in the region to support business objectives
Research, monitor and report on key policy and geopolitical developments in the region
Build relationships and maintain close alignment with local markets and cross-functional teams
Main tasks and responsibilities
Support Middle East Manager with EGA External activities by taking a leadership role in events management – assessing events for the department, working on logistics, arranging internal events (i.e. F2F meetings with internal and external stakeholders for senior individuals).
Support manager with developing quality briefs, including geopolitical and policy background, coordinating business and market information, messaging and stakeholder mapping.
Support manager with internal and external communications relating to EGA engagements, including correspondences, debriefs and post-engagement reports.
Develop relationships and work effectively within the EGA function (NML counterparts, Central Team and AMIEO market teams) and cross functionally across key Middle East markets.
Coordinating CFT groups, meetings and approval processes relating to EGA projects and activities.
Country Specifics:
Middle East & North Africa, focusing on UAE, KSA and Egypt markets in the immediate term.
KPIs:
Support Middle East Manager in:
Delivering key requirements for ministerial/leadership meetings in KSA and UAE (3 meetings/country/year).
Involvement in securing business incentives/benefits with external stakeholders.
Developing UAE and KSA flagship projects for approval by key business and external stakeholders.
Delivering 1 industrial thought leadership roundtable event with key stakeholders in the UAE
Supporting the delivery of Middle East thought leadership plan, including 1 key speaking opportunity in UAE/KSA.
Supporting the kick-off and maintaining Middle East CFT group and regional leadership meeting, including 1 internal communication/showcase opportunity.
Delivering 1 value communication process/template.
Support in the delivery of internal culture and social team activities.
Background & Experience
6-8 Years relevant experience
An understanding of Middle East and North African politics
Understanding of Executives & Top Management dynamics
Expertise in multi-tasking & prioritizing
Specific technical skills
Bilingual Arabic/English spoken and written skills is an asset
Planning & time Management
Project management skills and knowledge/prior experience in automotive or tech industries is a plus
Exceptional communication skills verbal and written is a base requirement
Experience of production of high-quality briefings for GM and senior executives is desirable
Preparation of regular reports and explanatory emails with excellent attention to detail
Core Competencies
Demonstrable interest and/or experience of government affairs, including preferably a qualification in a relevant degree discipline – politics, international relations, history.
Highly entrepreneurial approach to work – searching for opportunities and threats relevant to Nissan’s business.
Strong commitment to production of high-quality work with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
Conduct effective research and analysis to support development of excellent- quality briefing material.
Strong organization and interpersonal skills essential for developing and maintaining relations across teams, markets and stakeholders.
Motivated to develop, improve and maintain relevant processes, including administrative, budget and quality reporting.
Support ME Manager with EGA External activities by taking a leadership role in events management – assessing events for the department, working on logistics.
Arranging internal events i.e. F2F meetings with external and internal meetings with senior individuals.
Giza Egypt
