Business Development Corporate Affairs
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HIMBISA EDWARD (PRCAP)
Ugandan Kampala, Uganda +256********* ad13tc@r.postjobfree.com
himbisaedwardlinkedin.com/in/
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enterprising professional, known for building and leading best-in-class Business Development & corporate affairs strategies and teams that deliver remarkable value. Respected for empowering organizations to succeed through political/regulatory changes, greater proliferation of social media channels, and activist shareholders, Adept at demystifying complicated concepts and tailoring government relations to achieve ambitious goals.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Linnaeus University – Växjö, SWEDEN
Master of Science in International Affairs (2013)
Sheridan College – Oakville, CANADA
Certificate in Public Relations & Corporate Communications (PRC) (2018) Mbarara University of Science & Technology – Mbarara, Uganda Bachelor of Development Studies - Communications (2010) TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Team Lead & Management: I am a strong strategic leader and a problem solver with abilities to work independently, but also effective within a multi-disciplinary team. Communication: I possess strong and ardent knowledge in presentation, public speaking, collaboration, organization, documentation and carrying out compliance research. Strategy: I have extensive knowledge and experience in delivering a corporate affairs strategy that leaves a strong mark unto the intended audience.
CAREER PROFILE
COUNTRY BUSINESS MANAGER July 2023 – To date
Cv People Global Consults – Kampala, Uganda
Accomplishment: Provided leadership in the development and implementation of the Organizations’ communication & corporate affairs policies and strategies through Formulation and implementation of an integrated stakeholder strategic mapping that cut across the company’s corporate communication and stakeholder experience.
• Liaising with head office and writing quarterly/annual reports.
• Researching the country or region thoroughly and adapting strategies accordingly.
• Monitoring performance at all levels and scheduled training as required.
• Implementing an effective brand strategy and ensuring consistency. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER Feb 2020 - June 2023 City Medicals Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Accomplishment: Devised and implemented an effective stakeholder and public affairs communications programme for opinion–formers and the company’s target audiences in East Africa including MPs and government contacts, to ensure key external influencers have a good understanding of the business, its purpose, and its strategy.
Led on developing and implementing the strategy for internal communications across the organization and in support of employee engagement working with the rest of the Corporate Affairs team during the initiation of the Company into Oil and Gas projects.
• Led the development and implementation of City Medicals media strategy and media governance protocols for use within the Company and implement their adherence across the company.
• Proactively led engagements providing management teams with guidance in high stakes engagement.
• Ensured the fostering of media relationships to safeguard the company’s reputation.
• Led in attainment and sustenance of the social license to operate for all City Medicals oil and gas projects.
• Led the development, engagements, and maintenance of strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Led plans and engagement that drove City Medicals increased interaction with external media stakeholders, increasing the depth and breadth of relationships already in place. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE AFFAIRS ASSISTANT Sept 2018 - Jan 2020 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company LLC – Abu Dhabi, UAE Accomplishment: I Ensured the timely commissioning and drafting of briefings and correspondence on huge projects. This included undertaking extensive industrial research to inform the management, and keeping a library of briefing material that can be reused and updated as required with a view to calling on colleagues’ time only where necessary. I would also help in preparing speeches, presentations, and reports.
• Supporting Board members in their external engagement activities.
• Working closely with the Executive Assistant to manage the effective and efficient administration of the office of the Chair and Chief Executive, including quickly identifying where matters can be delegated, escalated, and how they should be prioritized and tracked.
• Deputized the Chief Corporate Governance Manager when necessary, including preparation of agenda and papers, attending, and minuting a variety of meetings, following up agreed actions and ensuring they are actioned.
• Supporting the Corporate Governance Manager in the development of corporate policies and procedures including leading on the organization’s statutory responsibilities under UAE Language legislation.
• Was able to lead and contributed to organization-development initiatives and other ad hoc projects as required.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE AFFAIRS INTERN Aug 2012 - Sept 2018 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company LLC – Abu Dhabi, UAE Accomplishment: I Provided support to the Corporate Affairs entity within the Business Development department. I also helped in preparing speeches, presentations, and reports that were influential in creating a household Brand in the sphere of Middle East & Africa Oil and Gas.
• Assisted the chief communications and marketing officer to develop communication strategies, knowledge development, management and learning strategies, branding, and marketing materials to support ADNOC business development and programs.
• Contributed to ADNOCs project and programme work by delivering marketing communication services and positioning and profiling ADNOCs work at events, websites, and media forums.
• Helped to formulate and implement internal and external communications policies and related processes.
• Led in the gathering and development engaging visual and written material, that effectively explained project teams and the Country Office for a wide range of external audiences.
• Regularly compiled news items, relevant publications, and attractive stories about the Country Programme activities.
• Helped in the Production of professional quality publications and key communications materials. Where appropriate engage and manage professional writers in this regard. OTHER SKILLS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Corporate Relations
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Relationships
• Revenue Growth
• PR & Media Management
• Team Leadership
• Market Positioning
• Internal & External Messaging
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
• I am a corporate member of the Public Relations Association of Uganda
• A member of Rotary Club Kampala North
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent Kiswahili - fluent French - Modulate Arabic - Modulate Runyakitara - Fluent REFEREES
Mrs. Nora Almansoori
Human Resource Manager
ADNOC Group
Ms. Kenyangi Mellon
Chief Executive Officer
Christ Kenya Investment Ltd
Dr. Hannington Byarugaba
Chief Executive Officer
City Medicals Ltd
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