Government Relations Assistant
Contract type: One year fixed term contract
Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy,
prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable
in Africa’s urban informal settlements.
We franchise the toilets to community residents, who run them as
commercial toilets; landlords, who offer them as a value-added service to their
tenants; and schools, to ensure children always have access to a safe
sanitation option.
We provide critical support services – such as access to
finance, business analytics, training and aspirational marketing and branding.
We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community for
treatment. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic
fertilizer and insect-based animal protein, which we sell to Kenyan farms.
Job Purpose
The Government Relations Assistant is responsible for providing
logistical support to the Government Relations team in general. The Government
Relations Assistant will work closely with the Government Relations Officer to
handle scheduling of meetings, event planning and other administrative tasks. This
position will also be tasked with updating critical Government Relations
documents.
Government Relations Assistant Job Key Duties and
Responsibilities
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Update Tracking documents as required
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Update the Traffic Related Incidences
Management Log.
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Update the Company’s Status Document
for Licenses and Permits
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Assist in timely application and
follow up of Licenses and Permits
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Ensure proper e-filing of secured
documents
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Assist in acquisition of
documentation required for compliance from different teams
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Handle the team’s scheduling of
meetings and event planning
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Assist in coordinating events and
meetings
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Ensure GR contact lists and other
shared data is updated
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Support on- time completion of time
sensitive tasks in the company’s ongoing operations
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Support a team member as may be
required
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the supervisor
Requirements Government Relations Assistant Job
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Minimum Diploma in Business
Administration Social Sciences related but a degree in Degree in Business,
community, and policy related disciplines will be desirable
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Minimum of 2 years administrative and
compliance experience would be required
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Experience with Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet
tight deadlines
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Well-developed written, oral,
interpersonal, and negotiation communication skills with a high degree of
sensitivity for confidentiality
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Excellent interpersonal skills and
comfortable in being part of an interdisciplinary team in order to provide
excellent customer service
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Discretion, tact and diplomacy
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High level of attention to detail,
self-motivated, and a team player
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Able to take a proactive approach on
projects and work with minimal direction
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Able to multi-task and prioritize in
a fast-paced environment
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Trustworthy, discreet, loyal, and
must maintain strict confidences
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 8th December, 2016
