Job Description:Government + Community
Relations Manager
Department:Headquarters
Department:Headquarters
Reports to: Directors
Company Description
Company Description
We provide affordable,
accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a
valuable contribution to their communities.
We have launched our
first toilets in Nairobi and are expanding rapidly.
Role & Responsibilities:
Role & Responsibilities:
As Sanergy expands, we
must work closely with all levels of the government to ensure that we scale our
model efficiently and effectively.
This requires a
cohesive, comprehensive government relations strategy and its subsequent
execution.
Key Accountabilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Work
with Senior Management to formulate startegy to work with each relevant
division of government
- Work
with Managers (sales, operations, marketing, HR, product design, tech
(which includes waste management and toilet constrution) to understand
their government-related challenges to incorporate into strategy
- Ensure
and maintain strong relations with any and all relevant government
department
- Ensure
and maintain Sanergy’s compliance with all relevant and essential
ordinances, laws and approvals
- As
Sanergy expands, procure in advance the approvals necessary to establish
operations
Key Requirements:
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
- Deep
knowledge of East African political and cultural landscape
- Experience
in handling bureaucracy
- Experience
with strategy development and implementation
- Strong
business acumen
- Experience
working in a high-pressure environment
Leadership / Personality Requirements
- Ability
to lead complex projects through to an end point
- Ability
to communicate effectively and lead others through change and new
strategic initiatives
- Ability
to build effective relationships
- Determination
to seize opportunities and take initiative as appropriate
- Relationship
building and rapport skills
- Strong
influencing and networking skills
- Ability
to communicate effectively at all levels
Other Requirements
- Degree
or significant experience in government relations required
- Demonstrated
initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office software
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