Director of Government Relations

About the role

The Government Relations Director will provide strategic leadership across multiple business sectors, engaging with senior government officials and external stakeholders to support the Group's major development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies for ministries, police, military, home affairs, and local authorities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination with relevant government bodies on regulatory and administrative matters.
• Provide guidance to senior management on government and institutional relations.
• Collaborate with business leaders to secure project approvals, operational requirements, and support large‑scale initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of governance, professionalism, and corporate ethics in all external interactions.

Required profile

• Myanmar national with extensive senior‑level experience in government relations, public affairs, or corporate affairs.
• Deep knowledge of government structures and proven track record engaging with ministries, police, military, and other public‑sector stakeholders.
• Experience supporting businesses or major projects in oil & gas, energy, power, infrastructure, real estate, construction, or similar large‑scale industries is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills