Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement targeted strategies to address specific regulatory challenges and analyze the economic impact of proposed policy changes in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, aligning with global best practices.
• Provide a coordinated and integrated organizational approach to anticipate, analyze, and influence legislative and regulatory development and its impact on both business performance and reputation.
• Offer guidance and support in the implementation and maintenance of strategies related to regulatory issues, trade, and tax policies to secure competitiveness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor anti-counterfeit and anti-parallel business measures and strategies to facilitate market access and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage the company’s regulatory risk radar, providing early warning and visibility on key regulatory risks to the business.
• Ensure early identification of regulatory business risks and align internal stakeholders to address them within the company’s business plans.
• Manage stakeholder engagements and foster strong relationships with key policy and regulatory stakeholders, representing the company in industry associations and advocating for favorable positions.
• Implement best practice methods for issue-based lobbying, including defining company positions, counter-arguments, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Engage with government departments, regulators, industry bodies, and other external stakeholders to advocate on key regulatory issues.
• Assist in influencing public policy to support business objectives and provide policy advocacy to regional business units on key issues.
• Participate in regulatory forums, ensuring all prioritized regulatory issues are addressed and internal stakeholders are kept informed.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Law, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications: Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role within Government, Alcohol, Tobacco, Pharmaceuticals, or another heavily regulated industry, an international institution, or FMCG.
• Regulatory Understanding: A good understanding of economic, commercial, and political dynamics in the countries of operation.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to undertake research and draft position papers, analyze the impact of regulatory change, and analyze data to make informed decisions.
• Policy Knowledge: Knowledge of public policy issues and legislative and political processes