Director of Government & International Affairs

Director of Government & International Affairs.

• Full-time

Cavista Holdings, a global investment and holding company dedicated to driving growth, innovation and impact is seeking an experienced government affairs leader to direct and shape the company’s engagement with U.S. government entities, policymakers and other external stakeholders including international entities. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive government and international affairs strategy to advance the companies’ objectives globally.

A successful leader with a broad understanding of U.S. and international business and expertise working in global markets is the ideal candidate. This role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a solution-driven approach while demonstrating professionalism, confidence, teamwork and responsiveness to deliver on key global business initiatives. This position serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, identifying opportunities to shape public policy, build strategic partnerships and support the company’s business development efforts in global markets, with particular emphasis in Africa.

This role is based in Washington, D.C. and will require regular international travel.

• Develop and implement a strategic government relations plan to advance Cavista Holdings’
• business goals.
• Monitor and analyze U.S. federal legislative and regulatory developments that mayimpactthe companies’ operations and interests.
• Proactively advocate for policies and regulations that support the growth and sustainability of the companies’ businessesglobally.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key U.S. Members of Congress and their senior staff, federal and state officials, agencies, legislators, foreign governments, U.S. and foreign embassies, think tanks and business councils.
• Engage with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders toadvancethe companies’ interests.
• Organize and represent the company at meetings, conferences, policy forums, hearings and events to advance the companies’ legislative and regulatory agenda.

• Monitor geopolitical, trade, economic and regulatory developments affecting Cavista’s international operations.
• Support executive engagement with embassies, foreign governments and international organizations.
• Support the company’s senior leadership efforts throughout Africa and emerging markets by identifying opportunities for public private partnerships, policy collaboration and commercial growth with government and international organizations.

• Work with internal and external teams to develop and execute strategies that promote the companies’position on key issues.
• Prepare briefing materials, testimony, and position papers for use in government and industry engagements.
• Coordinate with external lobbyists and consultants to ensure alignment with the companies’ advocacy efforts.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for partnerships with government agencies, industry associations, and other entities that align with the companies’objectives.
• Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key partners to maximize the value of these collaborations.

• Oversee the companies’ compliance with relevant U.S. regulations and ensure timely and effective responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Provide guidance to the companies’ leadership on regulatory risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal legal and compliance teams to navigate complex regulatory environments.

• This role will report to the Chairman of Cavista Holdings and will…