Liaisoning and Relationship Officer

2 weeks ago

South African National Tuberculosis Settlement, South Africa BLS International Full time

**Job Overview**:
As the _Liaison and Relationship Officer_, you will act as the strategic face of BLS International, driving influence with foreign ministries, embassies, and consular bodies to position BLS ahead of tenders and contract decisions. Your mission: open doors, shape narratives, and ensure BLS is top-of-mind for international visa and consular services.

Key Responsibilities

**Diplomatic Engagement & Strategic Positioning**
- Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions.
- Engage in policy discussions to position BLS as a trusted and preferred service partner in consular and visa services.
- Understand and navigate foreign policy and regulatory environments to influence market entry strategies.

**Tender Prepositioning & Relationship Building**
- Identify and engage key decision-makers well ahead of RFPs and tender announcements.
- Represent BLS at diplomatic events, industry forums, and high-level meetings to secure visibility and early intelligence.
- Build a powerful network of influencers across government and diplomatic circles to create competitive advantages.

**Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights**
- Monitor and analyze geopolitical developments, procurement trends, and policy shifts impacting international visa services.
- Track competitor movements and provide intelligence to help BLS stay agile and strategically positioned.
- Deliver briefings and recommendations to senior leadership to support business growth and bid strategies.

Key Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in liaison roles with a strong background in government relations, international diplomacy, or consular services.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with senior government or diplomatic stakeholders.
- Experience working with Ministries of Foreign Affairs, embassies, or international government procurement bodies is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, cultural intelligence, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes
- Ex-diplomats or individuals with embassy/government relations experience are highly encouraged to apply.
- Multilingual proficiency and familiarity with international protocols will be an added advantage.
- A proactive, persuasive, and mission-driven approach to relationship management and strategic influence.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

- Extensive experience liaising with diplomatic stakeholders.
- Strong **negotiation and relationship-building skills**, capable of influencing high-level decision-makers.

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