1. Government Relations & External Affairs

Lead the Company's government relations and external affairs strategy in North Maluku.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with the North Maluku Provincial Government and relevant government institutions, particularly stakeholders based in Ternate and other key administrative centers.
Serve as a senior point of contact between the Company and provincial, regional, and relevant central government authorities.
Represent the Company professionally in government engagements, official meetings, and stakeholder forums.
Build and maintain a structured government and stakeholder engagement network to support the Company's long-term development objectives.

2. Regulatory, Environmental & Forestry Affairs

Lead and coordinate government engagement relating to key regulatory, environmental, forestry, and land-use matters affecting the Company's operations and development.
Provide strategic coordination and support on Forest Area Utilization Permit / PPKH matters, including relevant government approvals, obligations, monitoring, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate with relevant internal functions and government authorities on RKL-RPL / RKL-PL implementation, reporting, monitoring, and related environmental obligations.
Support and coordinate matters relating to AMDAL, including regulatory engagement, approval processes, amendments, compliance obligations, and follow-up with relevant authorities.
Monitor regulatory developments relating to forestry, environmental management, mining, investment, and other matters relevant to the Company's operations.
Identify potential regulatory and administrative risks at an early stage and provide practical recommendations to management.

3. Government Affairs & Regulatory Intelligence

Monitor developments in regional government policy, administrative priorities, regulatory changes, and stakeholder dynamics.
Provide management with timely intelligence and analysis regarding government policies, regulatory risks, and regional developments.
Maintain an updated stakeholder map covering relevant provincial and regional government institutions and key decision-makers.
Translate external developments into practical recommendations for management and relevant internal departments.

4. Project & Business Facilitation

Facilitate effective communication between the Company and government authorities on matters related to permitting, environmental compliance, forestry, infrastructure, land access, transportation, investment, and project development.
Support the resolution of external issues that may affect the Company's operations, project execution, and long-term development.
Coordinate with Legal, Licensing, Environmental, Operations, Community Relations, and senior management to ensure alignment in external engagement.

5. Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain constructive relationships with government authorities, community representatives, business stakeholders, and other relevant external parties.
Support the Company in managing external risks and maintaining a professional, responsible, and sustainable reputation in North Maluku.
Develop long-term institutional relationships rather than relying solely on transactional or individual-personal connections.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Relations, Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Mining, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Government Relations, Government Affairs, External Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Licensing, Stakeholder Management, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience engaging with provincial and/or regional government authorities in Indonesia.
Strong understanding of Indonesian government structures, administrative processes, and regulatory coordination.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: PPKH / Forest Area Utilization Permit, forestry regulation, RKL-RPL / RKL-PL, AMDAL, environmental permitting, mining permits, land access, or other highly regulated project matters.
Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to operate strategically while also following through on complex regulatory and administrative matters.
Willingness to be based in or regularly work from North Maluku and travel between Ternate and the project site as required.

Government Relations Manager