Vacant Position: Manager – Government, Legal & Industry Affairs
1 Position
Our Client, in the airline industry, seeks to recruit a highly
efficient and proactive Manager Government, Legal & Industry Affairs to be
in charge of delivering AFRAA members expectations by the Secretariat.
The incumbent must perform his/her duties to the highest
standard possible, while demonstrating a very high level of maturity,
self-motivation, integrity and discipline.
The Main Functions are
to assist The Director in:
· Planning
· Organising
· Leading
· Advising
· Government Affairs
· Industry Affairs
· Regulatory / Legal
Affairs
· Administrative duties
Specific
Responsibilities
· Support the Director to
develop, implement and report on its short, medium and long-term
plans/programmes on government, legal and aero-political affairs.
· Support advocacy
campaigns and work closely with key stakeholders in industry, government,
trade, tourism and non-traditional partners to support AFRAA policy goals and
objectives.
· Conduct research, gather
intelligence and analyse impact of new/amended regulations and aero-political
developments on the airline industry.
· Think and act
strategically to support the attainment of departmental goals through
sensitization, capacity building, advocacy and lobbying stakeholders.
· Plan and coordinate all
departmental meetings and mobilise resources/logistics for successful outcomes
(invitation, venue, audio/visuals, meeting documents, refreshments, hotel
transfers, travel and accommodation, etc).
· Develop and maintain a
diary of meetings/engagements that is aligned to the department priorities,
assure efficient utilisation of time and attainment of set goals.
· Plan the Department’s
Governance meetings (Aero-political Committee, Route Network & Cargo
Committee) and support work on the Executive Committee meetings and the Annual
General Assembly.
· Act on behalf of the
Director as Secretary to Committees and tasks force meetings
· Support the Director in
the planning and execution of all Department activities and events.
· Where required attend
meetings, provide secretarial or other support as may be directed
· Prepare presentation
slides and draft speeches
· Research and prepare
material for monthly industry affairs webinars in coordination with other
departments.
· Participate in the
compilation of the department’s Key Performance Indicators based on the
Association’s strategy.
· Manage and maintain the
projects planning and evaluation dashboard for the department.
· Coordinate the
department’s workplan and business travels to achieve the overall AFRAA
performance and costs objectives.
· Compile and maintain an
up-to-date register of relevant industry regulatory texts for ease of reference
and access
· Handle all department’s
financial expenditure and reconciliations in line with AFRAA finance policy
· Maintain an up-to-date
dedicated file of signed minutes of Committees and projects.
· Maintain accurate and
up-to-date contact database of Committee members and key stakeholders
Other Responsibilities
· Exude the highest level
of professional ethics and act with integrity at all times
· Be a role model to
colleagues and subordinates
Relations (Internal
& External)
Internal
· Immediate Supervisor
· Colleagues from other
departments
External
· AFRAA Members
· AFRAA Partners
· Other Industry
Stakeholders (IATA, ICAO, AFCAC, RECs, TIACA, CANSO, AfCFTA, UNWTO, etc)
· Aviation service
providers
Minimum Qualifications
· University degree or
equivalent in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution
· National of an African
State with a successful track record at management level
· At least 8 (eight)
years’ work experience in the aviation industry
· Fluent in English and/or
French. Ability to communicate and work in both languages an advantage
· Computer literate and
proficient in using standard office computer software applications
Competencies
· Good understanding of
air transport developments from an industry and government viewpoint
· Proven track record in
performance and knowledge of the African air transport industry issues.
· Competence to assess
priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment
and meet competing deadlines with attention to detail
· Excellent interpersonal
skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with industry
executives, partners and consultants
· Excellent
organizational, oral and written communication skills
· In-depth knowledge of
multilateral negotiations and the conduct of meetings and conferences
· Good stakeholder
management skills
· Impeachable record of
honesty of personal integrity
How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants to send their application
and detailed CV, indicating current and expected remuneration to
recruitment@amsol.co.ke, explicitly indicating the position in the email
subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 30th November 2022.