NAFASI ZA KAZI NMB BANK - Deadline:2017-03-22

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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