Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager WA at FJAJobs Associates Limited

Education:
Bachelor degree preferably in Law, or political sciences, or Media & Communication, or Business Administration Work Experience: Clear previous commercial experiences and accomplishments (which have had a significant impact on the business), either as a Corporate Affairs, a line manager responsible for a market or as head of a business function are considered as a critical requirement. Excellent interpersonal skills, influential, strong leadership, and teamwork qualities are desirable. Previous Tobacco industry experience will be an advantage as well as having an understanding of the regulatory environment and industry dynamics. Experience in one or several countries within West Africa is a must. Languages & Computer Skills: Super command of written and spoken English, French would be highly valued. Fluent use of computers and software packages.

Primary Skills:
Creative thinking / Internal & External Communication (strategy design and execution) / Stakeholder Management & Relationship Brokering / Persuasion
 
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE (why the position exists, within what limits and with what objectives):
The incumbent is responsible for assessing the Operating Environment in West Africa, anticipating changes to the
environment which create commercial risk and competitive opportunity for the company and for the development and
implementation of strategies and programs which minimize risk and maximize competitive advantage. To achieve this, the
incumbent is expected to develop a broad understanding of the company’s business operations and commercial strategies
and programs as well as develop a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, political and regulatory
environment in which the company operates, and of the special interest groups, organizations, and media which influence
and shape public opinion in the area. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for the Nigeria market and provide
support to selected West Africa markets.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Anticipate and assess changes to the company’s Operating Environment which create commercial risk and competitiveopportunity. Ensure anticipated changes are communicated to the market and hub managements and the Regional CA Management.
• Develop, or work with the Market Excom and functional counterparts to design and implement effective strategies and programs through which the Operating Environment will be shaped by counterbalancing the issues that can impact negatively on the business to minimize commercial risk and secure competitive advantage and our operating freedoms in West Africa.
• Direct the development of political, regulatory, and media maps which identify the groups or individuals who influence and shape public and government policy and opinion for West Africa relevant markets.
• Develop effective working relationships with these groups and individuals.Establish and maintain a solid stakeholder map (national and supra-national). Actively participate in the industry associations (liaising with other business units when relevant) as well as other relevant associations.
• Develop, or work with functional counterparts (including local, Region and HQ) to develop positions and views regarding public issues which have significant impact on the company’s operating environment. Develop political, regulatory, and media engagement strategies to ensure that the company’s positions and views are presented in a fair and accurate manner.
• Recruit, train, motivate and retain best of class Corporate Affairs talent to ensure that the Corporate Affairs mission and objectives for West Africa is achieved with the highest quality standards and in line with the Company Code of Conduct and the company’s Operating Guidelines.
• Establish clear performance criteria and objectives for all Public Relations consultants (and other service providers) engaged by the company in the market. Ensure that Public Relations strategies are aligned with the company’s business goals and performance objectives. Ensure that all Public Relations programs are assessed regularly against performance criteria and objectives. In charge of supporting the CA&C Regional management in deploying the Internal and external communication strategy of Company West Africa.
• Develop, coordinate and implement Company Nigeria's community investment programs in accordance with company guidelines. Extend Community Investment programs to other West Africa markets.

To perform any other tasks given by the direct manager.