Job Description
Job Description
- The successful candidate will establish relationships with stakeholders to help them overcome barriers to change.
- He/ She will develop and manage the delivery of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies and initiatives that promote the organization’s work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy and plan that aligns with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize key external stakeholders, and develop tailored engagement plans for each stakeholder group.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that stakeholder engagement activities are integrated into the organization's overall operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures related to stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor stakeholder feedback and sentiment, and report on trends and insights to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Manage the budget and resources allocated to stakeholder engagement activities.
- Provide guidance and support to other departments and stakeholders on stakeholder engagement best practices.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience, and Attributed Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications or related field, at least five years of experience in a stakeholder engagement or similar role
- 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
- Project management and change management experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful stakeholder engagement plans
- Proven track record of creating and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations, workshops or other stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Knowledge of communication and engagement tools and technologies
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office, project management and/or CRM software