Government Relations Manager - Karambunai IR City

KARAMBUNAI IR CITY

The Karambunai Integrated Resort City ( KIRC ) project is part of the Economic Transformation Programme ("ETP") that was launched by Performance Management and Delivery Unit ("PEMANDU") unit under the Prime Minister's office on 16th September 2010. The Economic Transformation Programme ("ETP") is a comprehensive effort that will transform Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020.   Under the ETP, the 12 National Key Economic Areas ("NKEA") identified are: Oil, Gas and Energy; Palm Oil; Financial Services; Tourism; Business Services; Electronics and Electrical; Wholesale and Retail; Education; Healthcare; Communications Content and Infrastructure; Agriculture; and Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley.   Under the Tourism NKEA, there is a further breakdown into 12 Entry Point Projects ("EPP"). The KIRC project is under EPP 5 (Developing an Eco-nature Integrated Resort in Sabah). KIRC will be a showcase of green development, with energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy, recycling and electric transportation, as well as displaying Sabah's rich biodiversity, through a mangrove education centre. It will leverage on Malaysia's competitive advantages in ecotourism and biodiversity, with attractions such as a river and rainforest safari, nature lodges, a mangrove centre and a discovery cove. In addition, the IR will feature world-class events, water-theme park, a world-class golf course and waterfront villas. Government Relations Manager Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) Responsibilities: Establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels of government, public services, and other authorities (for example federal, state, provincial, city, or local) to facilitate communication and help advance the organisation’s business interests. Represent the organisation’s position on legislation and government policy to government representatives, committees, and other regulatory agencies so that the organisation’s interests are advanced. Monitor, analyse, and interpret developments in politics and government policy and advise senior management on how these trends may impact the organisation’s business interests. Manage the organisation’s most high level, complex, controversial, or critical government relationships. Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of government relations professionals to ensure that all the organisation's dealings with government agencies are conducted ethically, legally, and according to the organisation’s policies and standards. Requirements: Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Property Development/Real Estate Management or equivalent. Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English At least 7 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Preferably Managers specializing in Property/Real Estate or equivalent. Full-Time position(s) available Apply Here Now!! : http://www.jobstreet.com.my/jobs/2012/12/default/10/1813792.htm?fr=J&src=11