Government relations manager/business development manager
Location Kiev, Ukraine
Company Profile Our Client, Multinational Company
Job description
- developing and leading innovative strategies for increasing government's awareness of Company’s product portfolio
- monitoring activity and analyzing government policy and legislative initiatives, and identifying opportunities to further the agenda and interests of the Company
- creating and distributing relevant, timely and concise updates on legislative, regulatory and policy issues at country level
- providing political advice and analysis and recommending strategies to address emerging issues affecting the Company
- developing and managing key relationships with government politicians, staff and other sector partners
- drafting briefing notes and presentations for Senior Management and/or members of the Board of Directors
- setting up meetings to engage politicians, and developing background materials to support such meetings
- responding to public inquiries related to Company’s position and action on specific issues
Requirements
- university degree, preferably in political science and/or a medical-related field
- 4+ years of experience in government relations, knowledge and experience working on Ukrainian market
- experience in media relations or communications would be an asset
- excellent organizational abilities and previous successful project management experience
- excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- good interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to persuade others
- excellent research and analytical abilities
- solid understanding of the mechanisms and processes of government and advocacy
- flexibility, with good time management abilities and the ability to establish priorities and meet tight deadlines
- demonstrated ability to think on one's feet in heated situations
- strong computer skills
- excellent knowledge of English, Russian, Ukrainian
- means of transportation and willingness to travel as necessary