Tupande Government Relations Supervisor at One Acre Fund

About the Role

As the Government Relations Supervisor, you will build relations with government officials, build champions within the region, support Tupande expansion/operations, and ensure all Tupande premises are compliant in your respective regions to advance our organization\'s goals.

•  You will report to the regional Government Relations Senior Coordinator.
• No direct report

Responsibilities

• Stakeholders engagement and relationship management 
  • You will act as a focal person for communication between our organization and the government by managing relations with government officials at ward, sub-county, and county levels across different government departments.
  • You will support in coordinating internal and external field events, which include government visit, field events and farmers\' field day days, among others
• Compliance and Risk management 
  • You will support on regulatory approvals, operational licenses, and permits with government regulators to support the regional operations.
  • You will report on any new policies or regulatory developments or changes that may affect any of the operations that would affect Tupande\'s operations
  • You will track and participate in resolution of risks and issues affecting field-facing operations
• Support GRP Activities specific to a given region
  • Train other departments on Government Relations best practices

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communication, Social Work, Community Development, Agriculture, or any other related.
• At least 2 years of experience in stakeholder management: Preference for those who have experience working with government officials, understand government structures and are well-versed in regulatory issues
• Communication: Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in balancing and addressing organization needs and government requirements/requests
• Collaborative skills with the ability to build understanding and improve results in collaboration with others