Public Policy Manager

About the team:

Uganda Breweries Ltd is Uganda's leading adult beverage business. We thrive on the development of great people and great brands. We have created a talented, diverse and passionate team of professionals running a superb and robust business operating in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region, delivering the highest quality brands to consumers and long-term value to its investors.

This role is based in Kampala and is core to the Corporate Relations team. The role holder reports to the UBL Corporate Relations Director and partners closely with the Commercial, Marketing, Supply and Finance Leadership Teams.

About the role:

This role is based in Kampala and is core to the Corporate Relations team. The role holder reports to the UBL Corporate Relations Director and partners closely with the Commercial, Marketing, Supply and Finance Leadership Teams.

• A member of the UBL CR Team, & the Extended Leadership Team
• Regularly contributes to successful issue resolution
• Develops clear, concise plans that are managed through to completion
• Build great relationships both internally and externally
• Show pride in Diageo/UBL; act as a positive representative of the company and our reputation.
• Identify clear priorities for strategic implementation

• Review proposed new legislation and government policy on the regulatory environment that could affect business sustainability.
• Proactively develop position papers, strategies and plans in line with the regulatory environment to guide the business.
• Implement public policy campaign plans, in line with agreed company priorities and business objectives.
• Engagement with the Uganda Business and Regulatory Community to shape trade and tax policy in Uganda.
• Develop a great stakeholder network that can support business priorities in the regulatory environment.
• Manage relationships with complimentary key external stakeholders to extend the remit and positive impact of our partnerships.
• Lead on stakeholder engagements for UBL and across departments as required

• Develop, submit and track fiscal and regulatory submission.
• Educate, train, & advise colleagues to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Monitor business activities for compliance and consistency, and track/address trends observed that could lead to non-compliance, or risks.

• Identify and report any concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current regulatory requirements within area of responsibility
• Effectively support implementation & management of current regulatory requirements within area of responsibility
• Ensure assigned fiscal and regulatory submissions are accurate, complete and timely.

• Engagement with the EA Community secretariat to support trade and tax policy negotiations in East Africa. Six East African countries are members of the EAC i.e. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. EAC is therefore a regional intergovernmental organization that has legislative powers on matters that govern taxation, product standards, commerce and immigration.
• Analytical benchmarking/comparison of the tax regimes in EAC and other African countries concerning Alcohol policies

• Increased pressure from International Organisations, for the industry to operate in a responsible manner, has widened the scope for this role. The role holder will have to be knowledgeable of global platforms through which messaging of industry practices can be articulated and should be able to develop global strategy papers for longer-term solutions.
• Embedding the stringent international regulatory and fiscal reporting on ESG frameworks, as these present both risks and opportunities for the business

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, statistics or other relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an FMCG industry and/or in managing Public Policy is required
• Being conversant with tax policy on FMCGs and the FMCG regulatory environment is an added advantage
• Ability to prioritize, plan & evaluate deliverables to established strategic goals
• Demonstrated awareness and experience in operating in a highly regulated environment
• Proven application of analytical skills in execution of their portfolio
• Demonstrated understanding of business environment and knowledge of current competitive, commercial or political situations and their impact on UBL's regulatory strategies
• Ability to work in teams and individually with little direction
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience conducting, regulatory, legal, or business research
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets efficiently