Institutional Relations Senior Advisor

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Job Purpose               

The INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS SENIOR ADVISOR supports the development of Thales Group in the assigned territory. He/She is the interface between the Thales Group, on the one hand, and the administrations, cabinet offices, forces, customers, partners etc on the other hand. He/she works closely with and advises all Thales Group entities.

Description of main activities    

In his/her scope of activity, the INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS SENIOR ADVISOR will:

ASSSIT AND ADVISE WITH SALES ACTIVITIES

• Assist Thales in formulating country strategic development plan.
• Assist Thales in defining commercial strategy for key opportunities / bids.
• Handle executive contact plans to support the sales campaigns.
• Work closely with all Thales stakeholders to secure customer executive support for key sales campaigns.   

COMPLIANCE & ETHICS

• Ensure compliance with the Thales Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, and associated anti-corruption instructions within the framework of the assigned mission

PROMOTE THALES’ VISIBILITY AND REPUTATION

• Through relevant communication with country senior stakeholders, enhance Thales’ visibility and strengthen the perception and reputation of Thales.

MAINTAIN CLOSE INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

• Build and maintain close relationships with ministries, administrations, cabinet offices, forces, customers, partners etc.
• Represent Thales in various trade associations and forums.
• Promote policies on behalf of Thales, applying proper levers in the formulation of these policies, up to the level of ministries.  

GATHER INTELLIGENCE AND PROVIDE PERSPECTIVES

• Contribute to bilateral government discussions, policy initiatives, and strategies. 
• Assist Thales in understanding country strategic priorities (policies, budgets, etc).
• Identify opportunities to accelerate the development of Thales’ business, including strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and commercial opportunities.
• Provide updates on Thales’ main competitors disruptive initiatives in country.

Relations at Work          

• Reporting line: to Thales country director (most senior Thales executive in country).
• Internal and external contacts: Senior Management Country/Zone Management, Senior Overseas Sales Teams, Operations, Finance, etc.
• Type of relations: Influence
• Direct Management: No

Professional knowledge and experience              

• 15 years’ experience in senior leadership role in national forces or relevant governmental agencies & cabinet offices, or relevant private company.
• This position might require the applicant to have [specific nationality] due to government security clearance requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance and ethics policies.
• Analytical knowledge and experience in presenting complex topics to support decision-making.
• Strong communication skills, ability to establish close relationships with internal and external partners.
• Relevant recent experience in a public/private institution, a cabinet or a central administration, in the fields of international relations, defence, industry, transport, or economics.
• In-depth understanding of the mechanisms for developing legislative and executive policies at national and local level in the country.

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