Regulatory Engagement Executive (Junior management)

ABOUT THE COMPANY We have a rich heritage and, we believe, a bright future. We continue to deliver value to our shareholders today while investing in our markets, our brands and our new product categories to ensure a sustainable future for our business. Our people

• both past and present
• are part of our history, part of who we are today and are an essential part of our future. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsEducational Background: University Degree Government and Corporate Affairs Expertise: Minimum of two years’ proven experience in a public policy or corporate affairs.Corporate Communications Expertise: Minimum of two years’ proven experience in corporate communications/media management role.Stakeholder and Network Management: Confirmed ability to work with third-party networks and diverse partner groups to drive organizational objectives.Industry, Regulatory, and Fiscal Expertise: General understanding of the tobacco/nicotine industry, including its regulatory environment and fiscal frameworks (added advantage)Commercial Savvy: business understanding, commercial awareness, and the ability to resolve problems. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the local execution of the fiscal strategy whilst being cognisant of local business and reputational risks. This includes:Monitoring the local excise and trade environmentObtaining a general understanding of the research on demand, tax revenues, illicit trade and standard process in other markets.Supporting the formal submission process to the National Treasury, Kenya Revenue Authority, parliamentary committees and other relevant Government ministries, Agencies and State DepartmentsPreparing robust local analysis that will feed into advocacy for the delivery of key messaging to the National Treasury, Kenya Revenue Authority and relevant parliamentary committees.Support the local execution of the regulatory strategy whilst being cognisant of local business and reputational risks. This includes:Monitoring the local regulatory environment covering BAT’s product portfolio,Supporting the Senior Regulatory Manager Kenya in developing, in collaboration with the COE, the local regulatory engagement strategy and providing support in respect of the corresponding communication plan.Supporting the formal submission process to local regulatorsPreparing robust local analysis and advocacy materials, for the delivery of key messaging to regulators.Support the local execution of the AIT strategy developed by the COE whilst being cognisant of the local business, security and reputational risks involved. This includes:Collecting information for appropriate reviews and evaluation of illegal competitor’s activitiesProviding assistance in the procuring of local advocacy to support BATs positionPerforming administrative activities (risk management, payment of invoices etc) in respect of consultants, professional service providers and championsSupporting the deployment of local engagement and campaign communicationsSupport the implementation