EV East Africa, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs & PR Officer to join its team. This role involves managing regulatory affairs related to both PCPB (Pesticides Control Products Board) and KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service), as well as supporting our public relations and networking activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory compliance, trial protocol writing for research and commercial purposes, and a strong understanding of field trials management. He/She can also identify opportunities for the company to answer to public & private tenders and onboard in grant programs linked to our field of activities. He/She can coordinate proposal writing with internal resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage regulatory affairs processes with PCPB and KEPHIS to ensure compliance with local regulations and guidelines.
• Develop trial protocols for research and commercial purposes, coordinating closely with internal teams and external partners or farms.
• Conduct follow-up activities for field trials, documenting results and preparing reports.
• Utilize field trial experience on Biostimulant and Biocontrol technologies to perform trainings on agricultural practices and IPM.
• Attend networking events, representing the company, and building relationships within the industry.
• Identify opportunities for tenders and grants from NGO and government bodies relevant to our industry.
• Prepare proposals and submissions for tenders and grants, ensuring all requirements are met and deadlines are adhered to.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to support PR initiatives and maintain positive public perception.