Communications & Government Relations Manager – Africa

At Hitachi Energy, we are driven by a clear purpose: advancing a sustainable energy future for all. This influential role offers the opportunity to shape how Hitachi Energy’s story is shared across the continent, strengthening our voice, elevating our brand, and deepening engagement with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned with regional business priorities.
• Lead event planning and execution in accordance with global branding guidelines.
• Produce high‐quality content, including internal messages, press releases, articles, speeches, and briefings.
• Manage media relations by responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and maintaining strong relationships with press outlets and identify thought leadership opportunities.
• Oversee brand positioning, crisis communications, and local/regional social media activity.
• Support legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts in collaboration with the Regional Managing Director.
• Represent Hitachi Energy & build strategic relationships with governments, embassies, ministries, and institutions across Africa.
• Lead policy engagement and prepare executive briefings in collaboration with internal teams.
• Collaborate with country and regional teams to align policy priorities with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.