Government Relations Manager at Sanergy

About the role

Sanergy is looking for an exceptional individual to join our Government Affairs and Policy team.  The Government Relations Manager – Operations will act as liaison between Sanergy and the Government of Kenya. He/she will oversee the establishment and maintenance of close working relationships with all levels of the National and County governments, state organs, community gatekeepers in regard to Sanergy’s factory operations so as to consistently have an enabling environment for Sanergy’s factory business operations. The Government Relations Manager – Operations will also be responsible for managing and maintaining Sanergy’s licensing and permit’s portfolio.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership to the Sanergy Government Affairs Operations Team by participating in recruitment, coaching, mentoring, evaluation and ensuring that there is always an enabling environment for everyone meet their goals.
• Strengthened partnerships with all levels of government; national, county & communities.
• Add value to business by ensuring compliance of company processes to government laws and regulations, ensuring timely submissions and approvals for new products/projects as well as maintenance of registered licenses in alignment with local regulations and corporate policies.
• Liaise with the Regulatory Authorities so as to provide appropriate answers to the leadership on matters relating to Regulatory approvals/queries
• Monitor and keep in touch with changes in the regulatory environment
• Working with colleagues to understand their government–related challenges so as to formulate a cohesive, comprehensive government operations strategy.

 Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of work experience in Government or in a role that deals with government on a daily basis
• An Undergraduate Degree in Political Science, Community Development (or a permutation of the same)
• A self–starter who is motivated to conduct research without supervision
• Highly organized team player, with proactive and flexible work style. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the WASH sector in Kenya
• Language: English required. Fluency in Swahili is a plus. 
• Humility, integrity and a sense of humour.