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Corporate Affairs Specialist Jobs in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria at Infohob Technology
Title: Corporate Affairs Specialist
Company: Infohob Technology
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
JOB TITLE
Corporate Affairs Officer
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria
Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3-5 years (Post NYSC)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus performance-based incentives
Important note:
Please do not apply if you are not resident in Abuja.
Company overview
Our client is seeking a proactive, professional, and results-oriented Corporate Affairs Officer to support the company's strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and business growth initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing relationships with key stakeholders, particularly the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), while supporting partnership development, contract coordination, business development activities, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to contribute to the company's growth, while building valuable relationships across government and corporate sectors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Partnership Management
* Support the development, implementation, and management of strategic partnership initiatives.
* Maintain productive relationships with government agencies, regulators, strategic partners, and corporate stakeholders.
* Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the company and strategic partners.
* Coordinate stakeholder meetings, engagements, and follow-up activities.
* Support the execution of partnership agreements and collaborative initiatives.
SON Relationship Coordination
* Act as the primary coordination point for the company's engagement with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
* Coordinate meetings, workshops, project reviews, and stakeholder engagements involving SON.
* Track agreed actions, deliverables, and commitments arising from stakeholder engagements.
* Ensure effective communication between the company and SON.
* Support the resolution of stakeholder concerns and operational issues.
Business Development Support
* Identify and monitor opportunities within government agencies, regulatory bodies, and strategic sectors.
* Support proposal preparation, bid submissions, presentations, and partnership documentation.
* Facilitate meetings between prospective clients and the management.
* Maintain a pipeline of partnership and business development opportunities.
* Support initiatives aimed at expanding the company's market presence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
* Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes, correspondence, and meeting minutes.
* Coordinate stakeholder communications and ensure timely responses.
* Maintain records of stakeholder interactions, agreements, and engagements.
* Foster positive relationships that enhance the company's reputation and credibility.
Corporate Representation
* Represent the company at conferences, exhibitions, workshops, industry forums, and networking events.
* Promote the company's products, services, and strategic objectives.
* Support networking activities that contribute to business growth and visibility.
* Maintain a professional image consistent with the company's values and standards.
Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
* Prepare weekly and monthly stakeholder engagement reports.
* Maintain partnership and stakeholder databases.
* Track key activities and provide progress updates to management.
* Ensure proper documentation of meetings, agreements, and correspondence.
* Support the execution of strategic initiatives and special projects.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Stakeholder Management
* Effective management of SON and other strategic stakeholder relationships.
* Stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness.
* Timely closure of stakeholder action items.
Business Development
* Number of qualified opportunities identified.
* Number of stakeholder engagements facilitated.
* Contribution to new partnership opportunities.
Reporting & Coordination
* Timely submission of reports and documentation.
* Accuracy and quality of stakeholder records.
* Follow-up completion rate on assigned actions.
Corporate Representation
* Participation in relevant industry and government engagements.
* Quality of stakeholder relationships established and maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines (essential):
* Business Administration
* Public Administration
* Political Science
* International Relations
* Marketing
* Mass Communication
* Law
* Information Technology
* Economics
* Or any related field
Desirable
* Professional certifications in Business Development, Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, Stakeholder Management, or Project Management.
* Additional training in Government Relations, Business Development, or Strategic Partnerships.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Minimum of 2–5 years relevant experience in:
* Business Development
* Corporate Affairs
* Government Relations
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Account Management
* Project Coordination
Desirable
* Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or technology companies.
* Knowledge of the Nigerian public sector environment.
* Previous engagements with organisations such as SON, NITDA, NCS, NAFDAC, NCC, CAC, FIRS, NIMC, or similar institutions.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills
* Stakeholder Management
* Government Relations
* Business Development Support
* Proposal Coordination
* Report Writing
* Presentation Development
* Documentation Management
* Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Behavioural Competencies
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Relationship Building
* Professionalism
* Negotiation Skills
* Networking Ability
* Problem Solving
* Attention to Detail
* Time Management
* Initiative and Proactiveness
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate should be:
* Professional and highly presentable.
* Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and executives.
* Self-motivated and results-oriented.
* Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Passionate about building relationships and creating opportunities.
* Committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
THE OFFER
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Performance-based incentives and rewards.
* Career growth and advancement opportunities.
* Exposure to strategic government and corporate engagements.
* Opportunity to contribute to impactful digital transformation initiatives.
* Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Within the first 12 months, the Strategic Partnership & Relations Officer will have:
* Established strong working relationships with SON and other strategic stakeholders.
* Successfully coordinated the company's stakeholder engagements and partnership activities.
* Supported the identification of new business opportunities.
* Enhanced the company's visibility and reputation.
* Contributed to the growth and sustainability of the company's strategic partnerships and business portfolio.
