Ref-Code: NG-59069339-EN-14-002 Work area: Corporate Operations Expected travel: 0% – 50% Career status: Employment type: Regular Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world’s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.
Lead GR program development and strategy in alignment with MU
Prepare and execute annual GR plans for Nigeria
Build trusted relationships with key political decision-makers in the Nigeria
Educate political decision-makers and influencers about SAP, enhance brand recognition and position SAP as a good corporate citizen in the Nigeria
Advice local management on political risks and opportunities
Build a political contact network in the Nigeria for SAP executives; provide training of local management on political issues
Represent SAP in industry trade associations and political platforms
Steer external lobbyists and GR agencies
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
Address Public Policy Risks
Monitor/analyze public policy initiatives that could hamper SAP’s operations in Nigeria; focus issues: cloud computing, data protection, cyber security, taxation of the digital economy
Develop lobbying strategies to mitigate those public policy risks
Prepare SAP positions on public policy issues and communicate them to political decision-makers and influencers
Build alliances with like-minded companies and stakeholders in support of SAP positions Provide business support
Work with local management and sales team on business development strategy for key ministries and agencies in Nigeria
Provide strategic advice to the business on how to position SAP solutions and enhance SAP value propositions to the government
Position SAP in the political pre-tendering phase of public procurement
Monitor/analyze government policies and programs that could create business opportunities for SAP
Conduct mapping of key decision-makers and influencers in public procurement and develop strategies on how to develop relations with them
Develop SAP briefings and messages to position SAP
Positon SAP positions by using suitable channels (1:1 meetings, public events, via academic institutes, think tanks, trade associations, etc.) Drive thought leadership and SAP brand recognition
Develop overall strategy and campaign on how to raise awareness of SAP among policy-makers
Develop a thought GR leadership strategy for SAP in Nigeria; ie. how SAP can help to address societal and economic challenges in Nigeria
Educate the government about SAP investments and operations in Nigeria
Represent SAP at relevant political events and conferences
Organize SAP events with political decision-makers
Leverage existing global SAP programs (CSR, University Alliance, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should have at least 10 years of experience as a government relations executive in the industry. Previous experiences and qualifications should include:
Experiences and relationship building skills with political decision-makers and influencers
Good knowledge of the IT industry and ability to quickly grasp technology issues
Thorough understanding of public procurement processes
Experience in appropriately advising senior-level corporate executives
Understanding of international political issues and how a company can successfully face global challenges
Experience in operating in a global public company environment, with the ability to effectively manage public scrutiny, crisis communications and media attention
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong communication skills
Good analytical thinking
A keen sense of protocol and common practices in engagement with governments
Clear reputation of ethical conduct
Acute political sensitivity
Reputation of being hands-on, hard-working and energetic
Capability to be pro-active, able to develop new ideas and to offer opinions and judgments
Ability to build relationships across the political spectrum
Ability to work in global teams
An undergraduate degree is required. An advanced or Master Degree is highly desirable
Req ID: NG-59069339-EN-14-002
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