Stakeholder Relationship Manager - Franceville
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Job Description
Fluor is seeking a Stakeholder Relationship Manager to lead all non-technical coordination and communication with host-nation partners, including medical research facility leadership and relevant government ministries in Gabon. This is a Key Personnel position that is critical to managing partner expectations, navigating local customs, and sustaining a positive working relationship between the project team and host-nation stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the project team's primary liaison to Gabonese government ministries, facility leadership, and community stakeholders.
- Manage partner communications in both French and English, ensuring clarity, cultural sensitivity, and consistency of messaging.
- Facilitate and document meetings with host-nation counterparts; coordinate agendas, translation, and follow-up.
- Advise the Program Manager on host-nation political dynamics, stakeholder sensitivities, and local relationship-management strategies.
- Support negotiations and coordination related to government approvals, site access, VAT exemption procedures, and other host-nation compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy and local diplomatic contacts as needed to advance project objectives.
- Identify and escalate stakeholder risks that could affect schedule, scope, or partner relationships.
Basic Job Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, or international development.
- At least 5 years of experience working on complex projects in the Central Africa region.
- Professional fluency in both spoken and written French and English is mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in International Relations, Communications, or a related field.
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience supporting U.S. government-funded international capacity building, infrastructure, or security cooperation programs.
- Existing professional relationships within Gabonese government ministries or the Central Africa public health/research community.
- Familiarity with diplomatic protocols, host-nation customs, and SOFA or SOFA-like agreement frameworks.
To be Considered Candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.