- Company: Zipline Nigeria
- Location: Abuja
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and life-saving medicine to hospitals across multiple countries. We are looking for a Government Affairs Manager to lead our engagement with government stakeholders in Nigeria. This role is based in Abuja and focuses on shaping strategy, building relationships, and supporting commercial growth.
Responsibilities
- Set Zipline’s government engagement strategy in Nigeria, mapping federal, state, and local stakeholders and their influence.
- Build durable relationships across ministries, agencies, legislatures, public-health institutions, and community leaders.
- Coordinate cross-functional pathways for market entry and expansion, clarifying dependencies and next steps.
- Monitor non-aviation laws, regulations, budgets, and policy developments to develop evidence-based positions.
- Assess political and institutional risks affecting operations and coordinate with Security and Operations teams.
- Prepare stakeholder briefs, meeting objectives, and follow-up plans for senior leaders.
- Track engagement progress through stakeholder coverage, resolved dependencies, and advocacy outcomes.
- Partner with the Commercial Director to move priority state opportunities toward approval and signature.
- Map state decision-makers, funding routes, and required approvals.
- Plan Governor-level engagements with clear decisions and agreed follow-up actions.
- Support the Country Director in maintaining relationships with key sponsors and decision-makers.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, International Relations, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Substantial experience in government affairs, public policy, or public-sector partnerships in Nigeria.
- Strong relationships with senior government leaders and decision-makers in Nigeria.
- A practical understanding of Nigeria’s political and institutional landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Strong policy analysis, advocacy, writing, and briefing skills.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English; fluency in Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo is an advantage.
- Experience navigating state government approval, budget, procurement, and contract-signing processes.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
