Group Corporate Affairs & Government Relations Manager

Purpose

To protect and enhance the Group's reputation, manage strategic communications, and build robust relationships with government entities, regulators, and industry bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Government Relations: Act as the primary liaison with ministries, regulatory agencies (e.g., ERCA, KRA), and EAC/IGAD secretariats to facilitate smooth operations.
• Corporate Communications: Manage the Group's brand identity, press releases, internal communications, and crisis communication protocols.
• Stakeholder Mapping: Maintain a dynamic database of key stakeholders and develop engagement strategies to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, or Law
• 8+ years in corporate affairs, public relations, or government relations within East Africa

Performance indicators

• Stakeholder relationship health
• CSR program delivery 100%
• 1% Net Profit CSR allocation positively impacting public perception across 4 nations
• Crisis response readiness
• Positive Media & Brand Sentiment: ≥ 90%
• Crisis Response Time: < 2 hours for critical incidents
• Successful facilitation of key regulatory approvals/licenses

Reports to

Group CEO