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  • Posted: Sep 12, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of our industry.
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    Head of Public Policy

    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.

    Head of Public Policy Job Responsibilities

    • 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 for the Head of Policy Job

    • 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
    • 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

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Diageo on sjobs.brassring.com to apply

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