Position Title: Manager – Government, Legal & Industry Affairs
1 Position
Our Client, in the airline industry, seeks to recruit a highly efficient and proactive Manager Government, Legal & Industry Affairs to be in charge of delivering AFRAA members expectations by the Secretariat.
The incumbent must perform his/her duties to the highest standard possible, while demonstrating a very high level of maturity, self-motivation, integrity and discipline.
The Main Functions are to assist The Director in:
- Planning
- Organising
- Leading
- Advising
- Government Affairs
- Industry Affairs
- Regulatory / Legal Affairs
- Administrative duties
Specific Responsibilities
- Support the Director to develop, implement and report on its short, medium and long-term plans/programmes on government, legal and aero-political affairs.
- Support advocacy campaigns and work closely with key stakeholders in industry, government, trade, tourism and non-traditional partners to support AFRAA policy goals and objectives.
- Conduct research, gather intelligence and analyse impact of new/amended regulations and aero-political developments on the airline industry.
- Think and act strategically to support the attainment of departmental goals through sensitization, capacity building, advocacy and lobbying stakeholders.
- Plan and coordinate all departmental meetings and mobilise resources/logistics for successful outcomes (invitation, venue, audio/visuals, meeting documents, refreshments, hotel transfers, travel and accommodation, etc).
- Develop and maintain a diary of meetings/engagements that is aligned to the department priorities, assure efficient utilisation of time and attainment of set goals.
- Plan the Department’s Governance meetings (Aero-political Committee, Route Network & Cargo Committee) and support work on the Executive Committee meetings and the Annual General Assembly.
- Act on behalf of the Director as Secretary to Committees and tasks force meetings
- Support the Director in the planning and execution of all Department activities and events.
- Where required attend meetings, provide secretarial or other support as may be directed
- Prepare presentation slides and draft speeches
- Research and prepare material for monthly industry affairs webinars in coordination with other departments.
- Participate in the compilation of the department’s Key Performance Indicators based on the Association’s strategy.
- Manage and maintain the projects planning and evaluation dashboard for the department.
- Coordinate the department’s workplan and business travels to achieve the overall AFRAA performance and costs objectives.
- Compile and maintain an up-to-date register of relevant industry regulatory texts for ease of reference and access
- Handle all department’s financial expenditure and reconciliations in line with AFRAA finance policy
- Maintain an up-to-date dedicated file of signed minutes of Committees and projects.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contact database of Committee members and key stakeholders
Other Responsibilities
- Exude the highest level of professional ethics and act with integrity at all times
- Be a role model to colleagues and subordinates
Relations (Internal & External)
Internal
- Immediate Supervisor
- Colleagues from other departments
External
- AFRAA Members
- AFRAA Partners
- Other Industry Stakeholders (IATA, ICAO, AFCAC, RECs, TIACA, CANSO, AfCFTA, UNWTO, etc)
- Aviation service providers
Minimum Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution
- National of an African State with a successful track record at management level
- At least 8 (eight) years’ work experience in the aviation industry
- Fluent in English and/or French. Ability to communicate and work in both languages an advantage
- Computer literate and proficient in using standard office computer software applications
Competencies
- Good understanding of air transport developments from an industry and government viewpoint
- Proven track record in performance and knowledge of the African air transport industry issues.
- Competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet competing deadlines with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with industry executives, partners and consultants
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of multilateral negotiations and the conduct of meetings and conferences
- Good stakeholder management skills
- Impeachable record of honesty of personal integrity
How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants to send their application and detailed CV, indicating current and expected remuneration to recruitment@amsol.co.ke, explicitly indicating the position in the email subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 30th November 2022.