About Sanergy
Sanergy is an award-winning social venture
based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:
● We provide safe, sustainable sanitation
services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and
Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
● We implement a circular economy model to
sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities.
● We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems.
Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.
About the role
Sanergy is looking for
an exceptional individual to join our Government Affairs and Policy team. The Government Relations Manager – Operations will act as liaison
between Sanergy and the Government of Kenya. He/she will oversee the
establishment and maintenance of close working relationships with all levels of
the National and County governments, state organs, community gatekeepers in
regard to Sanergy’s factory operations so as to consistently have an enabling
environment for Sanergy’s factory business operations. The Government Relations
Manager – Operations will also be responsible for managing and maintaining
Sanergy’s licensing and permit’s portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Providing strategic
leadership to the Sanergy Government Affairs Operations Team by participating
in recruitment, coaching, mentoring, evaluation and ensuring that there is
always an enabling environment for everyone meet their goals.
● Strengthened partnerships with all
levels of government; national, county & communities.
● Add value to business by ensuring
compliance of company processes to government laws and regulations, ensuring
timely submissions and approvals for new products/projects as well as
maintenance of registered licenses in alignment with local regulations and
corporate policies.
● Liaise with the Regulatory Authorities
so as to provide appropriate answers to the leadership on matters relating to
Regulatory approvals/queries
● Monitor and keep in touch with changes
in the regulatory environment
● Working with colleagues to understand
their government–related challenges so as to formulate a cohesive,
comprehensive government operations strategy.
Qualifications
● 5 to 10 years of work
experience in Government or in a role that deals with government on a daily
basis
● An Undergraduate Degree in Political
Science, Community Development (or a permutation of the same)
● A self–starter who is motivated to
conduct research without supervision
● Highly organized team player, with
proactive and flexible work style.
● Demonstrated understanding of the WASH
sector in Kenya
● Language: English required. Fluency in
Swahili is a plus.
● Humility, integrity and a sense of
humour.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 18th
July 2021
Sanergy is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability,
gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to
apply.
