PERMITTING & REGULATORY COORDINATION OFFICER

Role Summary

The Permitting & Regulatory Coordination Officer is responsible for supporting permit acquisition processes, regulatory compliance, and external stakeholder engagement for infrastructure/telecommunications projects. The role ensures efficient coordination between internal teams and government authorities, enabling timely project delivery while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and enhance efficiency in permit application and approval processes.
  
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and ensure timely follow-ups with relevant authorities.
  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local government institutions, including municipal offices and permitting bodies.
  
• Act as a liaison between internal project teams and external stakeholders to improve responsiveness and communication.
  
• Track permit status, identify bottlenecks, and escalate issues to ensure resolution.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
  
• Provide administrative and coordination support to allow core project teams to focus on strategic and delivery-critical activities.
  
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to permits, approvals, and regulatory interactions.
  
• Perform any other duties assigned.
  

Requirements & Skills

• Candidate with 3–5 years of experience dealing with government permits, municipal authorities, NEMC, TCRA/TCAA, land offices, or infrastructure approvals would likely be a strong fit regardless of which of the above degrees they hold.
  
• Demonstrated ability to engage with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
  
• Familiarity with telecommunications regulators (e.g., NEMC, TCAA, or equivalent) and permitting processes is a strong advantage.
  
• Strong coordination, planning, and follow-up skills across cross-functional teams.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Proficiency in basic administrative tools and reporting.
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration
  
• Strong understanding of government procedures, permits, regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Science
  
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, legal requirements, permits, and government processes.
  
• Relevant for infrastructure projects, land use approvals, permits, and local government engagement.
  
• Particularly useful when dealing with NEMC approvals and environmental permits.