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Roles Summary:

The regional representative will formally report to the Executive Director and coordinate its activities closely with the organization’s three Program Managers. The position will require regular travel within the East-African region and to Utrecht.

Regional Advocacy & Communications Manager Job Responsibilities

• Represent the industry’s interest Vis-a-Vis all stakeholders, including regular participation in local events and workshops
• Promote national level policy change and develop industry positions in line with the organization’s global positions, in close alignment with national industry associations and other national and regional private sector representatives
• Monitor national level policy environments to obtain warning signals about possibly changes in regulation at an early stage
• Keep regular contact with members operating in the region, ensuring the organization has up-to-date information at all times on its member activities and key market developments
• Coordinate regular meetings and calls to facilitate exchange among members
• Contribute to extending the organization’s stakeholder network
• Deepen and sustain relationships with existing partners
• Develop relationships with important local policy makers and regulators
• Contribute to the development of ‘content’ for advocacy or sector support work by providing local perspectives on questions around enabling environment, access to finance, business development and quality assurance.
• Support in the implementation of the organization’s led events in the region
• Support in fundraising efforts
• Support the delivery of the organization’s three main programs

Qualifications for the Regional Advocacy & Communications Manager Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or any Business related field of study
• MSc or MA. in Economics, International Trade and or International Business Relations is desired
• 8 – 10 years progressively responsibly experience in the field of international business development
• Working experience with an industry association is highly desirable;
• Experience in policy and advocacy work is a requirement
• Excellent and proven networking, communication, and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili; command of other regional African languages is considered an asset
• Strong moderation and co-ordination skills and ability to facilitate outcome oriented meetings with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, and work creatively
• Ability to communicate professionally and convincingly with counterparts at various levels of seniority