Government Liaison

Magellan Communications Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in the Philippines is seeking a Government Liaison with a Bachelor's degree and 10–15 years of experience in government relations. The role involves managing relationships with Local Government Units (LGUs), facilitating permits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, knowledge of permitting processes, and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on community engagement and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years experience in government relations, permitting, or regulatory liaison work.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine LGU structures and processes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain government relationships.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local government offices and agencies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic reporting or tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Local Government Units and relevant agencies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for permits and regulatory matters.
• Facilitate permit applications and resolve regulatory issues.
• Resolve site-related regulatory issues and support community and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams including Engineering, Site Roll-out, Operations, and Legal.
• Represent the company in meetings with government stakeholders.
• Manage escalations related to local concerns.
• Provide regular reporting on LGU engagement status, risks, and permitting progress.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Government Liaison - Bachelor’s Degree - 10–15 Yrs Experience

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and strengthen relationships with Local Government Units (LGUs) and relevant government agencies to support timely development and operation of tower sites.
• Serve as primary point of contact for permitting, approvals, and regulatory coordination, ensuring compliance with national and local government requirements.
• Facilitate permit applications and follow-ups.
• Resolve site-related regulatory issues and support community and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams including Engineering, Site Roll-out, Operations, and Legal.
• Represent the company in meetings with government stakeholders.
• Manage escalations related to local concerns.
• Provide regular reporting on LGU engagement status, risks, and permitting progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 10–15 years experience in government relations, permitting, or regulatory liaison work, preferably within telecommunications, infrastructure, or construction industries.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine LGU structures, permitting processes, and government protocols.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local government offices and agencies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic reporting or tracking tools.