Job Description

Overall Job Purpose

To provide substantive and operational support to the Energy and Environment Policy Director; manage the development and implementation of the strategy and work plan of the energy and environment standing committee of BUSA; conduct research and produce policy briefs, position papers, PowerPoint presentations, and various other outputs; compile reports on various activities of the energy and environment policy unit; provide secretarial services to the energy and environment standing committee; represent BUSA in Nedlac structures and various other fora; build and maintain good stakeholder relations, and perform a wide range of organizational and substantive functions to facilitate the efficient operation of the organisation.

Key Accountabilities * Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the Standing Committee on Energy and Environment and its subcommittees.

• Coordinate members inputs and prepare business positions on key strategic areas related to energy and environment policy.
• Facilitate the development of a clear BUSA mandate on various aspects of energy and environment policy.
• Manage the implementation of the work plan of the BUSA standing committee on energy and environment and its task teams.
• Keep accurate records of all meetings and prepare and distribute meeting packs timeously.
• Conduct research and produce policy briefs, position papers, PowerPoint presentations, and various other outputs
• Prepare position papers on relevant policy matters that articulate a business position for Nedlac, parliament and other structures.
• Represent BUSA in Nedlac structures and various other fora;
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage the nominations to appropriate national and international institutions, structures, and work groups linked to energy and environment policy.
• Participate in relevant energy and environmental policy-related seminars and workshops to keep abreast of international developments.
• Write periodic reports on the activities of the energy and environment policy unit.
• Keep members informed of developments related to energy and environment policy.
• Manage the submission of regular communication updates and reports to relevant structures on the work of the energy and environment policy unit.
• Work on collaborative projects with teams drawn from different policy units.
• Undertake any other delegated activities in the energy and environment policy unit.

• Qualification: Bachelor of science, engineering, finance, economics, law, or related post-graduate degree
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 - 4 years
• Management Experience: 1 year of experience

• Excellent report writing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Problem-Solving
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Facilitation skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management
• Time management
• Public speaking and media relations
• Networking skills

• Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
• Self-driven and ability to initiate actions
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

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