Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCA) - National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCA)

The National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan is a key entity in the country's power sector, responsible for the efficient transmission of electricity from generation sources to distribution companies across the nation. NGC operates and manages the national grid of high-voltage transmission lines and grid stations, with a mandate to ensure reliable and secure power delivery across Pakistan. In order to reinforce its senior management team, NGC is looking for a Chief Corporate Affairs officer to be based at the Head office.
Function:
The Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCA) shall lead NGC's external stakeholder engagement, corporate reputation management, ESG, and internal corporate governance compliance through integrated corporate affairs leadership. The role requires a cohesive and credible corporate presence through effective government and stakeholder relations, strategic communications, and robust compliance oversight, supporting NGC's mandate as a national transmission utility.
Required Qualification and Work Experience:
  • The candidate must have Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Law, Business, Political Science, International Relations or a related discipline.
  • Master's degree (MBA, MA in Communications/Public Policy) strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years or more post qualification experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, or enterprise level reputation management with at least 5 years in senior leadership role in large, complex, or highly regulated organizations.
  • The candidate must meet the Fit & Proper Criteria under Schedule-IV of the SOE Act 2023.
Key Competencies Required:
  • Strategic leadership and enterprise mindset, strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory environments, and public policy.
  • Expertise in media relations, brand and reputation management, ability to align corporate affairs strategy with business objectives and risk management.
  • High-level writing, briefing, and spokesperson capabilities, strong stakeholder engagement and coalition-building skills.
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead government relations, policy monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage corporate communications, media relations, and crisis response.
  • Drive ESG initiatives and community engagement for transmission projects.
  • Oversee corporate governance compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies, procedures & SOPs; managing internal inquiries & investigations as required, compliance monitoring, and internal investigations.
  • Safeguard and enhance NGC's corporate reputation.
Detailed TORs of the position are available at our website: www.sidathyder.com.pk
Our client offers a market-competitive salary package and other perquisites commensurate with the position and profile of the candidate.
Interested candidates may apply online at www.sidathyder.com.pk/careers or may send CV/Resume at the following email/mailing address within 15 days of the advertisement.
Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates (Pvt) Ltd
Office 402, Beaumont Plaza,
Beaumont Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Email: human.resource@sidathyder.com.pk