Saturday 31 March 2018

Guinness Job Vacancy : Head of Public Policy

Context:

EABL/KBL is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

The Public Policy Manager provides subject matter expertise and works to ensure EABL/KBL establishes best practice within the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities:

Works closely with CR Directors, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and other departments across the company to develop, influence & implement public policy positions on behalf of the company.

  • Scan the external environment for any legislative and regulatory risks that may affect the business
  • Review proposed new legislation and government policy that could affect business sustainability
  • Proactively develop public policy positions, strategies and plans
  • Implement public policy campaign plans in line with agreed company priorities and business objectives
  • Develop a great stakeholder network that can support business priorities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Public Policy, Political Science, Law or Business Administration from a recognised University
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG industry in a government/public policy relations role; or minimum 5 years in senior role in government ministry/institution

Requirements

  • Demonstrated awareness & Good understanding of the regulatory and tax environment in East Africa
  • Ability to prioritize, plan & evaluate deliverables to established strategic goals
  • Ability to influence and build stakeholder networks with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Proven application of analytical skills in a regulatory and tax environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of business environment and knowledge of current competitive, commercial or political situations and their impact on EABL/KBL’s regulatory strategies.
  • Ability to work in teams and individually with little direction. Ability to think on your feet and make quick, sound decisions; Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge & experience conducting, regulatory, legal, or business research.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate business issues in English in an easy to understand manner
  • Must be willing to travel up to 20% of time

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