Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 12, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Msingi is an ambitious and innovative young industry development organisation aimed at supporting the growth of competitive industries in East Africa. Msingi works to identify high potential industries around the region. It then aims to foster innovation, growth and increased competitiveness in these industries by supporting pioneering firms through technology transfer (for example, facilitating joint ventures between local and international firms), capability building and access to finance. .

Job Responsibilities:
The Government Relations Manager works to support and implement Msingi’s Aquaculture policy agenda in East Africa. To achieve this, the role will focus on building bridges and implementing continuous engagement between Msingi and the East African governments, their institutions and member associations (legislative bodies, ministries, departments, authorities and agencies).
Key responsibilities
As part of the Aquaculture team, this role will;
• Develop and maintain communication channels and good working relationships with various public officials within the industry. This includes all appropriate state agencies, bodies, ministries, agencies, donors and stakeholders through personal visits, correspondence, phone, and other communications;
• Serve as an advocate for the aquaculture industry. Collaborate and coordinate on advocacy efforts on behalf of policy and legislative issues within East Africa;
• Develop and maintain relationships with aquaculture subject-matter experts. Work with these individuals to provide expert recommendations in legislative and advocacy efforts;
• Carry out research on specific issues related to regulations within the aquaculture industry and developing policy proposals based on aquaculture industry strategy with the intention to influence government regulatory policies;
• Review all government regulations that apply to the aquaculture industry and relaying the synthesized information within Msingi stakeholders;
• Work with the relevant government agencies, to develop, implement and monitor environmental sustainability issues related to good aquaculture practices;
• Establish knowledge sharing linkages with similar programmes in Gatsby Africa and Kenya Markets Trust, and externally with Funders and partner institutions; and

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree and a relevant university degree preferably in the areas of economic development, policy, law, public administration, political science, public relations are preferred;
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a manager or senior manager role with significant responsibility and autonomy;
• Experience in policy and government relations with demonstrable understanding of the policy development life cycle;
• Experience working in or with the public sector or within the economic development sector;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a willingness to relate to different types of people, understanding their needs and motivations;
• Strong stakeholder management skills;
• Self-motivation and capable of working independently to meet deadlines;
• Advanced problem-solving skills in balancing and addressing Msingi’s aquaculture strategy as well as government concerns;
• Strong analytical and investigative skills especially in researching specific policy issues; and
• A strong attention to detail and ability to learn and be flexible in new/changing environments.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
If your experience and aspirations match this opportunity, please submit a one page motivation letter and curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience, and quoting the job position to careers@msingi.com  on or before Friday 3 January 2020.

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