Government Relationship Manager

PT Citra Dayak Indah; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 500,000,000 - 800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Citra Dayak Indah (CDI) is seeking an experienced Government Relationship Manager to lead our interactions with government bodies and to ensure permits and compliance are consistently maintained.

The role requires a strong network with government offices, excellent negotiation and leadership skills, and fluency in English and Indonesian. Occasional travel to project sites will be necessary to oversee regulatory obligations and respond to inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of Government Relations, Permitting, or External Relations experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian mining regulations and permitting processes.
• Established network with government offices.
• Fluent English, spoken and written, and good Bahasa Indonesia.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• High integrity and commitment to anti-corruption and company policy.
• Willing to travel to site if needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with central, provincial, and regency governments, including ESDM, KLH, investment bodies, and local authorities.
• Lead management of mining permits and licenses (IUP, RKAB, environmental and forestry permits) to ensure validity and timely renewal.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on impact and required actions.
• Ensure compliance reporting and participate in government inspections and audits.
• Handle community, land, and social issues involving government parties with related departments.
• Represent the company in official meetings and events, reporting to senior management.
• Guide and develop the Government Relations team if applicable.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

CDI is a coal mining company operating in Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan. We are looking for an experienced Government Relationship Manager to lead our relationships with government bodies and keep our permits and compliance in good order.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with central, provincial, and regency governments, including ESDM, KLH, investment bodies, and local authorities.

Lead the management of mining permits and licenses (IUP, RKAB, environmental and forestry permits) to make sure they are valid and renewed on time.

Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on their impact and the actions needed.

Ensure the company meets all government reporting and compliance obligations, and lead the response to government inspections and audits.

Handle community, land, and social issues that involve government parties, together with related departments.

Represent the company in official meetings and events, and report regularly to senior management.

Guide and develop the Government Relations team [if applicable].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years of experience in Government Relations, Permitting, or External Relations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in mining industry.

Strong knowledge of Indonesian mining regulations and permitting processes.

Established network with government offices.

Fluent English, spoken and written (mandatory), and good Bahasa Indonesia.

Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

High integrity, with full commitment to anti-corruption and company policy.

Willing to travel to site if needed.