<div><strong>Job location: </strong>Any of the ESA Countries<strong> </strong>(Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi) <strong><br /><br />About the role:</strong></div><div>We are seeking a Regional Public Policy specialist to spearhead our government engagement across East &amp; Southern Africa. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of public policy and business operations, building strong relationships with public sector offices and decision makers to ensure our markets are supported by enabling policies and operations.</div><div><br />The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of relevant experience in government relations, trade and industrial policy, or regulatory affairs. They should have strong familiarity with regional trade frameworks such as the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), and AfCFTA.</div> <h2> What you will be expected to do </h2> <ul><li>Manage government and policy engagement across East &amp; Southern Africa, building strong relationships with ministries, regulators, customs, and local authorities.</li><li>Advocate for policies that enable trade facilitation, tax/tariff reforms, and local manufacturing/assembly.</li><li>Monitor and analyze regional policy developments (energy, trade, fiscal, and industrial policy), providing early intelligence to support the business.</li><li>Support operations and sales teams by resolving regulatory and administrative barriers.</li><li>Represent the company in government consultations, industry dialogues, and regional trade forums (EAC, SADC, AfCFTA).</li><li>Develop and execute country-level policy engagement strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Draft policy briefs, position papers, and talking points for senior management.</li></ul> <h2> What Sun King Offers </h2> <ul><li>Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry</li><li>An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.</li><li>A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.</li><li>Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.</li></ul>