16 Feb 2013
Full-Time Sanergy Recruits Government Relations Manager in Kenya
Job Description
Job Description: Government Relations Manager
Department: Headquarters
Reports to: Directors
Company Description
Sanergy is a social venture building a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi’s slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities.
We have launched a network of 160 sanitation facilities in Nairobi and are expanding rapidly.
We also collect the waste and convert it into valuable byproducts, such as organic fertilizer.
Role & Responsibilities:
Role & Responsibilities:
As Sanergy expands, we must work closely with all levels of the government to ensure that we scale our model efficiently and effectively.
This requires a cohesive, comprehensive government relations strategy and its subsequent execution.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work with Senior Management to formulate startegy to work with each relevant division of government
- Work with Managersto understand their government-related challenges to incorporate into strategy
- Ensure and maintain strong relations with any and all relevant government departments – most notably the Ministry of Water, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Lands, NEMA, and the City Council of Nairobi.
- Ensure and maintain Sanergy’s compliance with all relevant and essential ordinances, laws and approvals
- As Sanergy expands, procure in advance the approvals necessary to establish operations
Key Requirements:
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
- Deep knowledge of East African political and cultural landscape
- Experience with strategy development and implementation
- Strong business acumen
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment
Leadership / Personality Requirements
- Ability to lead complex projects through to an end point
- Ability to communicate effectively and lead others through change and new strategic initiatives
- Ability to build effective relationships
- Determination to seize opportunities and take initiative as appropriate
- Relationship building and rapport skills
- Strong influencing and networking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Unparalleled and unwavering ethical values
Other Requirements
- Degree or significant experience in government relations required
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background, please submit your application to http://bit.ly/yifNW4
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