Regulatory Engagement Manager at JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running.

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

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Please, apply till March 20, 2024

Location Lilongwe

Reporting to CA&C Director

Role Permanent

Purpose

This position plays a key strategic role in building and maintaining relationships with JTI Leaf Malawi’s key stakeholders achieved through open, effective and proactive regulatory engagement and providing the entities’ activities with regulatory advice and support.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement – Conducting research on stakeholder needs assessments, developing baselines and ensuring findings are used to prioritise key areas of intervention.

Regulatory Monitoring – Developing, planning and managing processes for monitoring the operating environment i.e. socio-economic, policy and regulatory developments affecting Leaf Services operation in Malawi.

Operational Processes Management – Developing and implementing operational processes that ensure the JTI stakeholder compliance strategy is localized and implemented in the entity in line with JTI’s guidelines.

Projects Management – Planning and managing the Supply Chain Due Diligence engagement processes and guiding the implementation.

Qualifications And Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business, Law, Economics, Development Studies or Public Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar job role.
• Must have good project management skills, strong negotiating, diplomatic and problem-solving skills.
• English and local language.

What Are The Next Steps – The Recruitment Process

We value your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2-3 weeks after the application deadline