Corporate Affairs Manager at British American Tobacco

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

You will collaborate with the External Affairs Director to oversee the implementation of the External Affairs Strategy in West and Central Africa with a focus on Corporate Affairs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Strategic communications – Develop a Communications Strategy and media planto communicate BAT Nigeria’s corporate positions and messages through effective use of media platforms and a campaign-oriented approach.
• Environmental, Social & Governance Management System: Take charge of developing and implementing the company's ESG strategy.
• CSI Strategy: Align the company's CSI plans with the overall CSI strategy and implement them in a timely manner to enhance corporate reputation and support business sustainability.
• People Leadership: Foster the growth of LEX personnel to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline, with the right individuals possessing the necessary capabilities, at the appropriate time.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience as a corporate affairs or corporate communications professional in a global FMCG or similar dynamic environment would be favourably considered
• Experience in leading and driving Environmental, Social & Governance Management system is an added advantage
• Strong command of English. French would be an added advantage
• Good analytical, creative and narrative building skills with experience managing external stakeholders
• Strong influencing, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity, pro-active and collaborative