Job Description
You will spearhead the creation, development, and execution of a cohesive Global Affairs strategy tailored for Kenya, Glove’s flagship Sub-Saharan market and a pivotal player in Africa’s digital economy. In this pivotal phase of growth, you will serve as the primary strategic advisor on-site, ensuring the protection of Glove’s business model amid a rising tide of regulatory challenges.
The Global Affairs team comprises three key departments: Government Relations, PR & Social Media, and Impact & Sustainability. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in influencing public policy decisions to support our strategic business goals, proactively identifying legislative and regulatory shifts, and cultivating our corporate image through media engagement. Additionally, you will champion our interests to foster an advantageous business landscape. Your responsibilities will include expanding our country-wide social media presence in alignment with the Marketing team’s efforts.
As a result, you will consistently champion our sustainability and social impact initiatives, thereby amplifying our positive influence. Serving as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with teams at every level within Glove, ensuring that all communications remain cohesive and fully aligned with the company’s core purpose, vision, and mission.
Join a collaborative team environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while working alongside talented professionals. Your role will involve participating in group projects, sharing innovative ideas, and supporting colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
Define, oversee, and implement Glove’s non-market strategy in public affairs, leveraging communication initiatives, impact-driven projects, and sustainability efforts to enhance success and reinforce legitimacy.
Lead local consultancies in coordination with think tanks, industry associations, and other pivotal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan.
Serve as a critical bridge between internal teams, including Marketing, Legal, and Operations, to foster cohesive alignment on strategies designed to tackle the nation’s most critical challenges while driving alignment with business performance objectives and measurable metrics.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to provide management with strategic insights into the local stakeholder landscape, including risks and opportunities, while cultivating key connections across regulatory, administrative, media, and social domains.
You will spearhead high-level engagements with key stakeholders and pivotal policy dialogues, consistently serving as Glove’s primary representative in all interactions.
Ensure strategic budget allocation is carefully planned and executed to support high-impact, scalable initiatives.
We are seeking a skilled professional to manage public relations communications and social media strategy, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all platforms. The role involves crafting press releases, managing media relations, and developing engaging content for various social channels. Responsibilities include monitoring brand reputation, responding to inquiries, and analyzing performance metrics to refine outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in media relations, crisis communications, and a strong understanding of digital marketing trends. Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms is essential.
Drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of external communication initiatives, with an emphasis on elevating brand visibility, strengthening Glove’s public image, and fostering business expansion across Corporate and Consumer PR domains.
Ensure strategic alignment and uniformity in Glove’s communications for media relations, fostering enduring connections with journalists, media organizations, and influential technology industry thought leaders across the region.
Craft engaging social media content tailored for Instagram and LinkedIn, and explore additional platforms where Kenyan customers are active.
Evaluate key performance indicators from public relations and social media initiatives to assess their impact, while guiding strategic data-driven refinements to optimize overall results.
Manages crisis communications across the region, delivering prompt and expert responses whenever required.
Drives initiatives to enhance environmental, social, and governance performance, fostering long-term value creation while ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into business operations, reducing carbon footprints and promoting resource efficiency. Develops and monitors key performance indicators to track progress toward sustainability targets, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Leads stakeholder engagement to build partnerships that advance social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Identify optimal opportunities to develop and execute an ambitious Impact & Sustainability strategy, one that advances meaningful progress while simultaneously reducing our adverse environmental and operational footprint.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to advance our Global Affairs objectives through Impact initiatives, thereby expanding our institutional presence and influence.
Leverage international toolkits and data sources to integrate the I&S strategy with our central business objectives and the broader global I&S framework, collaborating closely with the regional Africa Impact Lead and local teams to ensure swift and effective execution while proactively identifying opportunities for partnerships with local organizations.
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, or accounting is required. Professional certifications like CPA or CMA are highly desirable. A minimum of five years of progressive experience in financial reporting, analysis, or auditing is necessary. Proficiency in advanced Excel and ERP systems is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are mandatory. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial for collaboration. Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment is preferred.
With a minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional experience, candidates must demonstrate a robust background in Government Relations, Public Affairs, or Public Relations, with proven expertise in the field.
Candidates with leadership experience in diverse fields such as legal and corporate affairs, industrial relations, or the public sector are encouraged to apply, even if transitioning to a new career path.
You demonstrate a sophisticated grasp of Kenya’s politically charged landscape and adeptly leverage informal channels to effectively manage institutional connections and address intricate governmental challenges.
You possess a creative approach to overseeing social media initiatives, orchestrating influencer-driven consumer campaigns, and utilizing business achievements to establish Glove as a frontrunner in the industry and a vital socioeconomic contributor.
As a decisive and composed professional, you thrive in fast-paced environments, adeptly navigating high-pressure situations such as regulatory changes, media scrutiny, or social media crises while meeting stringent deadlines.
You embody a strategic “Doer” mindset, consistently prioritizing direct action over delegation, driven by a startup mentality that compels you to engage hands-on and safeguard our business model daily.
Based in Nairobi, this role offers the flexibility to travel as needed to any of our 12 operational cities. You will leverage native or fluent English proficiency, paired with outstanding interpersonal skills, to engage effectively in high-stakes environments.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
7 - 10 years
