Role Purpose

To solidify and advocate the positioning of the company by ensuring the required level of advocacy through social contract and purpose for executives and subject-matter experts. He sets standards for engagement with external stakeholders, especially in the public sector, including communications regulators. Additionally, he oversees policy-related reputation issues that emanate from both external and internal environments.

Specialist Policy and Lobby Advisory

• Maintain high-level knowledge of all business units and issues through internal partnerships.
• Facilitate advocacy between iTel Tanzania and the external environment, particularly public sector groups, supporting the CEO and Chief Officers.
• Establish standards for engagement to ensure the right executives and subject-matter experts are involved and that actions are documented and followed up.
• Support and execute a stakeholder engagement plan with clear messaging, timelines, and follow-ups.
• Support regulatory teams on policy advocacy, including non-traditional regulatory issues.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with political parties, Parliament, and public sector institutions to strengthen trust and advocacy.
• Build and maintain active relationships with civil society, labor movements, regulators, business forums, and other key stakeholders within the competition legislation space.
• Maintain access to strategic contacts across government departments and legislatures, including speakers, secretaries, and parliamentary committees
• Serve as custodian of the company stakeholder map, engagement plans, and topical issue profiles.
• Facilitate executives’ attendance and participation in business, parliamentary, and public sector programs

Public Policy and Reputation Management

• Lead public policy engagements and advocacy activities in consultation with the Chief/Director and guided by company positions.
• Monitor alignment with national and global policies, including NDP, SDG, AU, and UN-related frameworks
• Oversee policy-related reputation matters that impact the company’s brand and positioning.
• Identify national issues affecting 1Tree Tanzania and lobby for positive engagement with clear, specific messaging.
• Monitor public policy evolution across the political landscape to advise the business accordingly.S

Customer-Centric Advocacy

• Infuse customer centricity into public affairs by working closely with brand teams, Connect4Change, Foundation, and sustainability partners.
• Enable customers to see 1Tree Tanzania as part of a shared social contract and purpose, moving beyond transactional relationships.
• Oversee state and company protocol during engagements with public sector stakeholders and state events.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Government and Parliamentary relations
• Regulatory compliance and advocacy
• Policy development and implementation
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Sustainability and socio-economic development initiatives

Customer-Centric Advocacy

• Lead public policy engagements and advocacy activities in consultation with the Chief/Director and guided by company positions.
• Monitor alignment with national and global policies, including NDP, SDG, AU, and UN-related frameworks
• Oversee policy-related reputation matters that impact the company’s brand and positioning.
• Identify national issues affecting 1Tree Tanzania and lobby for positive engagement with clear, specific messaging.
• Monitor public policy evolution across the political landscape to advise the business accordingly.S