Stakeholder Relationship Manager - Franceville

Fluor • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fluor is seeking a Stakeholder Relationship Manager to lead all non-technical coordination and communication with host-nation partners, including medical research facility leadership and relevant government ministries in Gabon. This is a Key Personnel position that is critical to managing partner expectations, navigating local customs, and sustaining a positive working relationship between the project team and host-nation stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, or international development.
• At least 5 years of experience working on complex projects in the Central Africa region.
• Professional fluency in both spoken and written French and English is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in International Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting U.S. government-funded international capacity building, infrastructure, or security cooperation programs.
• Existing professional relationships within Gabonese government ministries or the Central Africa public health/research community.
• Familiarity with diplomatic protocols, host-nation customs, and SOFA or SOFA-like agreement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project team's primary liaison to Gabonese government ministries, facility leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Manage partner communications in both French and English, ensuring clarity, cultural sensitivity, and consistency of messaging.
• Facilitate and document meetings with host-nation counterparts; coordinate agendas, translation, and follow-up.
• Advise the Program Manager on host-nation political dynamics, stakeholder sensitivities, and local relationship-management strategies.
• Support negotiations and coordination related to government approvals, site access, VAT exemption procedures, and other host-nation compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy and local diplomatic contacts as needed to advance project objectives.
• Identify and escalate stakeholder risks that could affect schedule, scope, or partner relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior