Sanergy
Sanergy is an award winning social
enterprise that employs the circular economy approach to treat and convert all
forms of urban waste into organic fertilizer and insect based animal protein.
Sanergy manufactures and distributes
Evergrow Organic Fertilizer and Kuzapro Insect Based Animal Protein, under the
Farm Star brands.
The company seeks to recruit QHSE
interns who will support coordination of quality, health, safety and
environmental activities in the organization.
Vacancy Announcement for Quality
& HSE Interns
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a) Coordinate non-lab Goods In and
Goods Out Inspection. Coordinate with teams to complete associated CAPA.
b) Participate in the assessment,
design, implementation and maintenance of process changes required to achieve
and maintain standards set by product certification bodies for both local and
international markets for all products (e.g. KEBS standards. Also refer to
assessment and prevention methodologies like HACCP)
c) Participate in the assessment,
design, implementation and maintenance of process changes required to achieve
and maintain standards set by workplace safety regulatory bodies (regulatory
bodies e.g. DOSH. Also refer to assessment methodologies like HAZID and HAZOP)
d) Participate in the assessment,
design, implementation and maintenance of process changes required to achieve
and maintain standards set by environmental regulatory bodies e.g. NEMA
e) Support operational teams to
implement workplace organization (5S).
f) Coordinate all workplace audit
work and the collection, analysis and reporting of HSE data across the
organization. Coordinate with teams to ensure timely resolution of HSE CAPA.
g) Coordinate execution of HSE
activities relating to fire preparedness, accident & incident preparedness
and employee wellness. Coordinate HSE learning and competence across the
organization.
Skills, Qualifications &
Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering,
biological sciences, or ESH related fields
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0 – 1 years of experience in quality,
health, safety and environment related work
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Proficiency in MS packages (word,
excel, powerpoint)
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Exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills.
Necessary documents for shortlisting
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NHIF
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NSSF
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KRA PIN
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Police Clearance Certificate
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Academic Transcripts and Academic
Certificates
To Apply
To apply, please submit your
application HERE clearly
indicating your available start state (include notice period) and your interest
in this role, and your resume/CV that includes a list of three referees by 24th
January, 2020.
Director of Government Affairs & Policy
Role & Responsibilities
The
Director of Government Affairs & Policy will be responsible for developing
policy frameworks and working with governments at local and national levels to
advocate for favorable government policies, regulations, and standards to
support Sanergy’s business and customer interests.
The
position is based in Kenya and the portfolio includes Kenya, East Africa, and
global sector and policy engagements.
The
initial primary focus will be on structuring and securing a public-private
partnership for expansion throughout Nairobi.
The
Director builds relationships with government officials to keep them informed
about our work, ensures compliance with all laws related to our field work, and
advocates for policies and regulations that create opportunities to better fulfill
our mission.
The
Director will work in close collaboration with national managing directors to
support relationships with bilateral and international institutions, sector
associations, NGOs, relevant government officials and influencers. This role will
report to the Co-Founder and will work cross-functionally with all Sanergy
departments and country subsidiaries.
Specific responsibilities include:
Leadership
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Create and execute the Sanergy global
Government Affairs & Policy strategy to achieve Sanergy’s long-term vision
and near-term goals
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Provide exceptional guidance and
support to Sanergy’s Directors across Africa in collaboration with the
co-founders
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Build and lead a high performing,
dynamic global Government Affairs & Policy Team
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Serve on the Sanergy Leadership Team
and drive to achieve Sanergy’s mission and values
Partnerships
Strategy and Execution
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Develop strategy to secure long-term
partnerships with municipalities
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With leadership, develop
relationships with financiers for partnerships
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Secure contracts and successfully
navigate public-private partnerships with governments and utilities
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Manage relationships with relevant
contracting entities
Policy
Strategy and Execution
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Develop and execute policy strategy
to ensure government policies support Sanergy’s interests in sanitation, waste
management & reuse, agriculture inputs, import tariffs, employment and
labor law, and necessary compliance approvals for the company’s products, team,
and services
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Analyze policy framework in mature
and high priority new markets and proactively identity key policy risks and
opportunities and support country leadership to respond accordingly
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Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with key government officials in Africa, key industry
associations, and bilateral and international institutions that conduct
advocacy with governments to advance Sanergy’s growth objectives and establish
policies to promote profitable growth and minimize adverse actions
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Represent Sanergy with politicians,
policy makers, and international institutions, and communicate Sanergy’s
positions on key policy issues in appropriate forums
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Support the drafting of papers and
articles for media and public relations purposes
Qualifications
The
Government Affairs & Policy Director will have the following experience and
attributes:
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Demonstrated passion for the Sanergy
mission, values and customers
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7+ years of government affairs
experience, including relationship management, crisis management,
public-private partnerships, new policy formulation and advocacy, preferably in
Africa, working with governments on behalf of companies or non-profits
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Ability to identify & analyze
policy and the implications it has on Sanergy’s business
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Ability to create policy strategy
(offense and defense) and drive results through exceptional execution and
relationship-building skills
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A collaborative, flexible and
entrepreneurial style, with a strong service mentality and ability to thrive in
fast-changing management and government environments
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Demonstrated experience in managing
multi-country teams with diverse professional development needs
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Strong relationship management with
experience in identifying and securing advocates across a number of African
governments
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Ability to work collaboratively
across multiple country offices and departments; remote workplace experience
preferred
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Very strong critical and analytical
thinking skills; ability to work with large amounts of data to develop strategy
and make rigorous decisions
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Highly organized and able to follow
through and prioritize tasks
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Proven experience as a hands-on team
player, with an eagerness to learn new tools and roll up sleeves to get the job
done
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Willingness to travel frequently
throughout Kenya, across Africa, and globally
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An effective communicator at all
levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a
willingness to share information; required fluency in English; Swahili highly
desirable; French preferred
Requirements
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Copy of National ID
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Academic transcripts
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Academic certificates
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Letter of recommendation (from school
or previous employer)
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KRA Pin
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NHIF
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NSSF
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Police Clearance
To Apply
To
apply, please submit your application HERE clearly
indicating your available start state (include notice period) and your interest
in this role, and your resume/CV that includes a list of three referees by 30th
January, 2020.
Kindly
indicate your salary expectations.