Job Title: Government Relations Officer (GRO) – Waste Management
Location: Kakkanad, Kerala
Salary: ₹30,000 per month
Experience: 4–5 Years
Qualification: MSW (Master of Social Work) or Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Social Work, Environmental Science, Waste Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Job Summary
Lowaste Solutions Private Limited is seeking an experienced Government Relations Officer (GRO) to strengthen relationships with government departments, regulatory authorities, and local bodies. The ideal candidate should have experience in the waste management or environmental sector, excellent communication and marketing skills, and the ability to coordinate government projects, approvals, and business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government departments, local authorities, and regulatory agencies.
- Liaise with Municipal Corporations, Panchayats, Pollution Control Board, Smart City Mission, and other government bodies.
- Coordinate statutory approvals, licenses, permits, and compliance-related documentation.
- Identify and follow up on government tenders, projects, and partnership opportunities.
- Represent the company at meetings with government officials and industry stakeholders.
- Monitor government policies and regulations related to waste management and environmental services.
- Support the Business Development team by identifying new government business opportunities.
- Prepare official correspondence, reports, presentations, and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely submission of regulatory requirements.
- Travel to project sites and government offices as required.
Required Skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent marketing and business development skills.
- Good knowledge of government procedures and regulatory compliance.
- Strong networking and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of the waste management or environmental sector is preferred.
Preferred Candidate
- MSW or equivalent qualification in a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Relations, Liaison, Business Development, or Regulatory Affairs.
- Experience in the Waste Management, Environmental Services, Sustainability, or related industry will be preferred.
- Candidates with experience handling government departments, tenders, and regulatory approvals will have an added advantage.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Internet reimbursement
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person