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Job Purpose

This position is a 1-year contract-based employment.

The State Liaison Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining effective relationships with regional government authorities, regulatory bodies, local stakeholders, community groups, and relevant organizations to support ATOM’s business operations, network expansion, regulatory compliance, and business continuity within Tanintharyi Region. The role serves as the primary focal point for obtaining approvals, permits, recommendations, licenses, and government support required for network deployment, operational activities, commercial initiatives, and issue resolution across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Government & Regulatory Engagement

• Maintain regular engagement with Regional Government, and township authorities, and other relevant government stakeholders.
• Represent the company at government-invited meetings, workshops, and official engagements.
• Coordinate and respond to requests from government authorities, including information requests and other regulatory inquiries.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports to Regional Government.

Network Expansion & Infrastructure Support

• Facilitate approvals and coordination for backbone and FTTH fibre deployments.
• Obtain approvals for new tower construction, relocation, renewal, and network expansion activities.
• Coordinate site access permissions, including approvals related to restricted areas, security clearance, and other local authority requirements.

Operational & Business Support

• Facilitate permits and approvals for Sales & Distribution, retail, branding, and marketing activities.
• Facilitate travel approvals for foreign experts and technical personnel where required.
• Support CSR initiatives through engagement with regional authorities and stakeholders.
• Facilitate the Co-co shop licence & signage tax payment process.

Stakeholder & Community Relations

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local communities, EAO representatives, and other local stakeholder groups.
• Support the resolution of issues related to site access, taxation, detention, community concerns, and operational disruptions.
• Coordinate regional stakeholder engagement activities to ensure smooth business operations.
• Support Corporate Security and Technical teams in conducting site assessments and risk evaluations.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities on employee, vendor, or contractor detention cases and support timely resolution.

Corporate & Cross-Functional Support

• Support CSR initiatives through engagement with regional authorities and stakeholders.
• Provide backup support to Government Relations activities in other regions when required.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Telecommunications, or Stakeholder Management.
• Experience working with regional government authorities and local stakeholders is preferred.
• Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure deployment and regulatory processes is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong government and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple authorities and internal teams.
• Good understanding of Myanmar government administrative processes.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic operational environment.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region.