Bright Kiwia
Corporate Affairs Professional
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Corporate Affairs Manager with 10+ years' experience in stakeholder engagement, public and government relations, and strategic communications. Proven ability to enhance reputation, build trust, and align messaging with business goals
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Affairs Manager
Tanzania Cigarette Company
01.2020 - Current
- Lead public policy and government affairs across all levels of business
- Drive stakeholder engagement on regulatory, fiscal, trade, and ESG issues.
- Align cross-functional teams through regulatory mapping and unified messaging.
- Monitor policy and regional blocks development to inform strategy, build high-level government and industry relationships (EAC tax harmonization, AfCFTA, WHO-FCTC)
- Advocate for sustainable, compliance-driven solutions (cost-efficient ETS solutions, including digitalization and supply chain Track & Trace systems)
- Champion anti-illicit trade efforts to retain share of market & prevent illicit resurgence in the market
- Promote a balanced excise frameworks to support growth and profitability (excise rate, structure and tax calendar)
Head Corporate Affairs
JTILS a Member of The JTI Group of Companies
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Built and led a high-performing Corporate Affairs function, enhancing government relations, brand visibility, and reputation.
- Drove strategic communications to improve consistency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Aligned stakeholders across regions through engagement, best practice sharing, and localized strategy refinement.
- Recruited and developed top talent, aligning roles with business priorities.
- Applied global standards while adapting to diverse cultural and market contexts.
Regulatory Engagement and Labor Practice Manager
JTILS a Member of The JTI Group of Companies
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Contributed to the Corporate Affairs (CA) function by providing strategic counsel on regulatory, political, and social issues to support informed business decisions.
- Collaborated with the Head of CA to develop and implement an integrated Corporate Affairs strategy.
- Supported the deployment of regulatory engagement and labor practices programs aligned with business objectives.
Program Manager
Global Health Alliance Western Australia and Youth Challenge International
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Country representative and liaison person responsible for the program management, provided administrative and executive support to relevant in country committees.
- Established and maintained reporting systems, databases, support research and data analysis.
Government Relation
Tanzania Cigarette Company
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Monitored regulatory trends and supported stakeholder engagement.
- Contributed to Corporate Affairs strategies to enhance TCC's reputation.
- Conducted research and maintained platforms for environmental scanning and knowledge sharing.
Education
Master's - Public Administration
Mzumbe University
01.2013
Degree - bachelor's in economics
University of Dar es salaam
01.2009
Certificate - Management Development Program
HULT Business School
01.2019
Certificate - Regulatory Impact Assessment (Better Regulation)
The Jacobs, Cordova & Associates
01.2016
Skills
- Leadership & Strategic Communication
- Advocacy & Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Market Insight & Commercial Awareness
- Interpersonal Skills & Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning & Vision
- Business Planning & Execution
Languages
Swahili
English
Timeline
Corporate Affairs Manager
Tanzania Cigarette Company
01.2020 - Current
Head Corporate Affairs
JTILS a Member of The JTI Group of Companies
03.2017 - 07.2019
Regulatory Engagement and Labor Practice Manager
JTILS a Member of The JTI Group of Companies
02.2015 - 03.2017
Program Manager
Global Health Alliance Western Australia and Youth Challenge International
09.2011 - 01.2015
Government Relation
Tanzania Cigarette Company
08.2009 - 09.2011
Master's - Public Administration
Mzumbe University
Degree - bachelor's in economics
University of Dar es salaam
Certificate - Management Development Program
HULT Business School
Certificate - Regulatory Impact Assessment (Better Regulation)
The Jacobs, Cordova & Associates
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