Manager; External Affairs
Job Purpose:
Create healthy external engagements matrix for NMB, tabling all
issues for NMB business across all departments and work on
solving them with the right channels.
Oversee all the issues within the Government that may have an
impact on NMB business and pre-empt solutions; advise on
engagement with key political, business and media stakeholders
and contribute to the bank’s communications priorities and
objectives.
The incumbent that we are looking for will be responsible to:
Support the line manager in developing proactive public affairs
strategy for communication with members of Parliament,
government departments, NGOs, think-tanks and other key
stakeholders.
Deliver the bank’s public affairs action plan and manage programs
of related activities as per NMB’s stakeholder mapping.
Develop and lead the implementation of local lobbying toolkits and
advise on engagements.
Provide support for regional local government teams, overview and
scrutiny meetings, and other associated engagement meetings to
ensure consistent messaging.
Advocate internally for the importance and benefits of good local
and national engagement.
Monitor publication of key health and/or other government
consultations and coordinate internal stakeholders to produce
consultation responses.
Summarise key findings for policy developments, stakeholder’s
forums e.g. Parliament/ Bunge sessions for internal stakeholders
update and auctioning where necessary.
Monitor information sources produced by stakeholders such as
government departments/institutions and other bodies in order to
keep key internal stakeholders informed of any developments
related to their field of activity.
Develop and maintain close relationships with significant external
contacts such as offices of members of Parliaments, key
government departments, customers, media, etc.
Research, forecast and evaluate the effects of public policy on the organization.
Maintain a register of stakeholder contact, engagement and
correspondence; identify and advise on attendance at political
conferences and other events and/or exhibitions.
Advise on engagement in government or stakeholder led research
initiatives relating to NMB’s business.
Prepare and brief key individuals to attend and/or speak at
identified events and/or political meetings.
Follow-up on stakeholders exhibitions/forums and gain invitations
access for NMB to participate and showcase its products and
services.
Support the Public Relations and Internal Communications teams
with political briefings in the aspect of crisis management.
Knowledge & Skills:
Business understanding of social media
Research knowledge
Strategic planning and decision making.
Ability to convey complex topics and ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
Knowledge of the legislature and its processes.
Ability to build partnerships and positive work relationships.
Good communication and presentation skills.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor Degree in Political Science, Social Science or any other
related fields.
At least 5 years of work experience in stakeholder management,
preferably with positive existing relationships with high ranking
government officials.
Proven public affairs track record.
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