Sanergy is a social venture building a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities.
We have launched our first toilets in Nairobi and are expanding rapidly.
Role & Responsibilities:
Role & Responsibilities:
As Sanergy expands, we must work closely with all levels of the government to ensure that we scale our model efficiently and effectively.
This requires a cohesive, comprehensive government relations strategy and its subsequent execution.
Key Accountabilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Work with Senior Management to formulate startegy to work with each relevant division of government
- Work with Managers (sales, operations, marketing, HR, product design, tech (which includes waste management and toilet constrution) to understand their government-related challenges to incorporate into strategy
- Ensure and maintain strong relations with any and all relevant government department
- Ensure and maintain Sanergy’s compliance with all relevant and essential ordinances, laws and approvals
- As Sanergy expands, procure in advance the approvals necessary to establish operations
Key Requirements:
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
- Deep knowledge of East African political and cultural landscape
- Experience in handling bureaucracy
- Experience with strategy development and implementation
- Strong business acumen
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment
Leadership / Personality Requirements
- Ability to lead complex projects through to an end point
- Ability to communicate effectively and lead others through change and new strategic initiatives
- Ability to build effective relationships
- Determination to seize opportunities and take initiative as appropriate
- Relationship building and rapport skills
- Strong influencing and networking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Other Requirements
- Degree or significant experience in government relations required
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
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Government + Community Relations Manager
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