Corporate Affairs Specialist

Adani Ports and SEZ; Karaikal District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Ports and SEZ is seeking a seasoned Corporate Affairs professional to develop and implement strategies that build a positive image and handle crises effectively. The role involves coordinating with government bodies, litigants, and local communities, and managing land acquisition processes.

You will liaise with state and district authorities, media, and PRI leaders, ensuring timely approvals and compliant operations for port expansion and CSR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications as stated: Graduate/Postgraduate or MJMC.
• Relevant experience in Corporate Affairs and port sector is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and regulatory liaison skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align corporate affairs strategy.
• Liaise with government agencies, bureaucrats, and litigants to secure approvals and clearances.
• Manage land acquisition processes and interactions with land authorities.
• Act as a conduit between land and internal departments to optimize opportunities.
• Engage with local communities and media to promote CSR initiatives.
• Plan and execute public hearings to secure stakeholder support for Port expansion.
• Ensure compliance and timely fulfillment of statutory requirements for port operations.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Govt liaison

Land acquisition

Public affairs

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate (Any Discipline)

MJMC

Job description

Developing and implementing appropriate Corporate Affairs strategies, programmes, and policies for all stakeholders to achieve positive image & handle Crisis situations effectively.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• 1. Coordination with Internal & External stakeholder
• 2. Liaison & Coordination with Bureaucrats, Govt. agencies and litigants to manage issues and facilitate approvals / clearance for business. Coordinate with various Govt. Departments like IDCO, Bhubaneswar, District Administration etc.
• 3. Skilled in relationship building and managing political situations
• 4. Expertise in handling Land Acquisition and Alienation process
• 5. Knowledge and understanding of Land use Authorities and other legal instruments associated with legal Management.
• 6. Act as a conduit between the land and other internal departments to ensure opportunities are optimized and effective working relationships are developed to assist in the Land Acquisition process.
• 7. Facilitating discipline in and around factory premises: Maintaining external environment by means of which uninterrupted port operation
• 8. Establishing good rapport with stakeholders like local community, PRI leaders, opinion makers, different village level committee members, Police Officials, Mass media personnel and others. Proactively solving the issues/ problems faced by the company.
• 9. Understanding the issues of villagers (particularly 08 periphery panchayats around the Port), their grievances and handling them proactively
• 10. Extensive interaction with State & Local level Media for promotes and publishes the CSR initiatives
• 11. Public-Hearings planning & execution: successfully managed the public to give their positive opinion and extend support for the expansion of Port.
• 12. Compliance & obtain all statutory requirements on record time for port operation
• 13. Develop leadership skills & build talent capability
• 14. Demonstrate & promote collaborative behaviors in all interactions with other leaders, within own team and other teams

Qualifications and Experience

Experience & Educational Requirements

• EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (degree, training, or certification required)
• Graduate/ Postgraduate (Any Discipline)/ MJMC
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: (no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)
• 9-15 years in Corporate Affairs in any Industry/Port