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