Senior Associate – Government Communication & Public Policy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Strategic Project Leadership• Lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of complex advisory projects from inception to completion.• Exercise decision-making authority within project scope, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards.• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of all project deliverables before submission to management or clients.• Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive issue resolution.• Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, integrating expertise across the firm to deliver holistic solutions.2. Client & Stakeholder Management• Serve as the strategic point of contact for key client accounts, responsible for relationship health, satisfaction, and retention.• Advise clients at a strategic level on government communication and public policy matters, providing forward-looking and actionable recommendations.• Engage with senior stakeholders in government, business, and civil society to represent client interests, facilitate constructive dialogue, and support informed decision-making.• Manage complex stakeholder dynamics, ensuring alignment between client objectives and broader policy or regulatory contexts.3. Policy & Regulatory Advisory• Direct in-depth policy analysis and provide high-level insights into political, economic, and regulatory developments.• Guide clients through complex and evolving policy landscapes, ensuring informed decision-making.• Develop policy briefs, consultation strategies, and position papers on high-priority issues.4. Team Management, Training & Coaching• Manage project teams to ensure effective coordination, optimal workload allocation, and timely delivery of outputs.• Mentor and coach Associates and junior staff, providing structured feedback, career development guidance, and performance oversight.• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions, internal training, and skills-building initiatives.• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture.5. Firm Development & Business Growth• Identify emerging trends and opportunities aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.• Lead or support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, pitch delivery, and network expansion.• Represent the firm at policy forums, industry events, and in public commentary to enhance thought leadership.________________________________________PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSSuccess in this role will be assessed based on:• Timely delivery of high-quality outputs that meet client objectives and have undergone thorough quality assurance before submission.• Growth, retention, and satisfaction of client accounts.• Effective leadership and management of project teams.• Development and retention of junior talent.• Measurable contributions to business development and firm positioning.