Corporate Affairs Manager - Jumia at Jumia Nigeria

Job Objective
The role holder is responsible for implementing the Jumia’s Corporate Affairs and Communication strategy in the following areas:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Government Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement

Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:

• Highlight high level issues relating to Corporate Affairs are addressed in the right sequence and timely.
• Develop strategy for public private partnerships and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. Driving CSR engagements with members of the public and assessing potential implication to group’s brand.
• Assists in localizing regional Corporate Affairs priorities in line with developing local strategies as required.

Government Relations:

• Coordinate complex interactions with legislative staff, other local and state officials, federal agency staff and other government officials/staff.
• Establish and implement short and long-term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for the government relations support function;
• Monitor and evaluates policy programs impacting the Jumia Operations in the industry of operation.  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work with key stakeholders on consultative efforts to drive reforms that impact the operating environment.
• Develops and maintains up to date stakeholder maps used to implement pre-determined Corporate Affairs & Communication strategies.
• Represents Jumia Group in public engagements ensuring the group’s views and positions are well represented.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from any accredited university in the field of Media & Communication, Political Science, Law or Business Administration.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be added advantage
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in Public Affairs or Corporate Affairs & Communications, preferably in any regulated industry.
• Excellent knowledge of current affairs
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) is required.
• High level of adaptability to diverse and fast changing environments.
• Experience of working in an environment of cultural diversity  

Competencies Required:

• Translating strategic business objectives into consumer centric engagement tactics
• Communication: working directly, frequently, with numerous teams to execute these tactics successfully against business goals
• Strong management and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and problem-solving ability to work with cross functional team.
• Self-motivated individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• High degree of tact and confidentiality
• Strong reporting, analytical and negotiating skills.

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world.
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.