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Head of Advocacy & Corporate Communications

Apex Software Labs · Kampala, Uganda

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

•Develop and execute the company’s advocacy strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
•Monitor, analyze, and interpret relevant government policies, legislation, and regulatory developments impacting the business.
•Build and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders in local, regional, and all EPA/FTA markets the company, and its affiliates markets or sources are located.
•Represent Roofings Limited and affiliates thereof in industry forums, associations, and public policy discussions.
•Spearhead the stakeholder engagement initiatives to promote the company’s leadership position on key industry issues.
•Collaborate with internal departments to align advocacy efforts with business priorities.
•Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
•Identify advocacy risks and opportunities, providing timely advisory to senior management.
•Drive corporate reputation management through proactive engagement and thought leadership.
•Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and governance frameworks, working alongside the user departments
•Ensure timely and favourable finalisation of all advocacy initiatives aimed at enhancement of business revenues, reduce cost or incentivise investments and build a superior brand image.

Academic Qualification, Skills & Experience:

 

•PhD or master’s degree in law, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
•Minimum of 3 years (for PhD) or 7 years (for Masters) of relevant experience in advocacy, public affairs, government relations, or a related field.
•Membership to a Professional Body in Economics, Statistics, Law, Government Relations is desirable
•Proven experience engaging with government institutions and regulatory bodies.
•Strong understanding of policy development and legislative processes.
•Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
•Excellent stakeholder management and networking abilities.
•Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
•High level of integrity and professionalism.

 

Negotiable
Full-time
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