Corporate Affairs Officer

BURN MANUFACTURING • Full-time • Nairobi, Nairobi • 1m ago

About the role
The proposed Corporate Affairs Officer role is designed to improve operational efficiency within the GR & Policy team by centralising administrative coordination, harmonising schedules, and standardising processes across markets. This role will ensure that engagements with governments, industry bodies, and associations are well-prepared, documented, and followed through in a timely and consistent manner.

In addition to administrative support, the role provides capacity to reinforce the organisation’s policy positions through participation in mid-level external meetings with industry stakeholders, associations, and working groups. This strengthens continuity of engagement, institutional memory, and visibility within relevant policy forums, while allowing senior leadership to focus on high-impact negotiations and strategic positioning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Improve productivity and time management across the GR & Policy team
Enhance coordination and tracking of multi-country engagements
Strengthen consistency in policy messaging within industry bodies
Support the scalable growth of the Corporate Affairs function across the region's projects

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Communications, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in corporate affairs, government relations, policy support, or a similar coordination role.
Strong administrative, organisational, and scheduling skills.
Experience supporting multi-stakeholder or multi-country teams is an advantage.
Familiarity with industry associations, regulatory environments, or policy processes is desirable.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities across markets
Professional judgment and discretion in external engagements
Interest in public policy, regulation, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).