Manager - Government Relations

We are seeking a Manager for Government Relations to develop and execute day-to-day engagement with relevant officials in National and County offices, statutory organizations, Commissions, Authorities, and any other organizations holding administrative authority which affect Safaricom’s operations. The role involves representing Safaricom at government levels, monitoring legislative changes, and managing regulatory risks to safeguard the company’s reputation and operational interests.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and execute day-to-day engagement with relevant officials in National and County offices, statutory organizations, and Commissions.
• Representation: Represent Safaricom at government (national and county) meetings, legislative hearings, and industry forums.
• Networking: Build and sustain a network of beneficial contacts within national, county, government agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Legislative Monitoring: Monitor, track, and analyze pending legislation and regulations that could impact company operations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential political or regulatory risks and develop proactive strategies to address them.
• Policy Development: Draft briefing papers and policy positions.
• Compliance & Dispute Resolution: Ensure compliance with National and County legislation and manage ad hoc dispute resolution with administrative organizations.
• Lobbying: Execute Safaricom’s lobbying plan on an ad hoc and day-to-day basis to ensure that Safaricom is well-positioned in legislation at National and County levels.
• Operational Support: Implement engagement policies with National Authorities such as KCAA, NEMA, KBC, and the National Land Commission.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed implementation reports providing status and levels of attainment of defined objectives.
• Conduct & Safety: Uphold the company code of conduct, policies, and procedures; adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing guidelines in all actions.

Core Competencies and Experience

• Business Competencies: Ability to work with others, identify needs and interests to influence decisions, target effort on high-impact activity, and solve problems cross-functionally.
• Creativity: Ability to find creative ways to exploit opportunities and solve problems, taking calculated risks.
• Business Know-how: Using data/research for robust decision-making and acting in line with legal and ethical standards.
• Project Management: Defining scope, deliverables, scheduling activity, and mitigating risks.
• Functional Competencies: Creating powerful integrated communications and applying commercial acumen in negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science or Law.
• Post Graduate Qualifications will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years’ working experience in a relationship management role in government or a corporate entity.