Head of Public Policy at Diageo

Job description

Context

EABL/KBL is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

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.
• 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

• 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

Requirements

• 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