Intel Nigeria Recruits West Africa Corporate Affairs Manager

Intel's Sales and Marketing group provides world-class support at the OEM, developer and end-user levels. In addition, the group is involved in Internet and e-Commerce strategies, as well as the execution of worldwide Intel® architecture branded product strategies. Intel's expanding breadth of products and recent acquisitions are providing vast opportunities in Sales and Marketing now and in the future for both the technical and business-oriented.

Legal and Corporate Affairs offers unique opportunities to work in a variety of areas, including counsel to Intel businesses; technology and intellectual property licensing; patent prosecution; trademarks and brands; litigation, mergers, acquisitions and investing; legislative and regulatory lobbying; and corporate compliance.

Corporate Affairs Group (CAG) mission is to enhance Intel's business and reputation by driving strategic agendas that effect positive change and create value for Intel. CAG focuses on long-term success in three main strategic areas: First and foremost, CAG acts to enable Intel's business by creating a positive business environment and partnering with other ecosystem players to help identify new market opportunities. Second, CAG works to protect and build Intel's reputation; Intel is recognized as a global leader in technology, business, and corporate responsibility and CAGs role is to ensure communities value Intel's presence and CAG is viewed as a trusted partner. Third, CAG serves as a catalyst to address global challenges in areas such as education and technology access. CAG identifies opportunities for Intel technologies and solutions to connect and enrich peoples' lives-which, in turn, enhances Intel's reputation, builds the ecosystem, and enables future business.

Intel Nigeria Ltd is recruiting to fill the above position:

Job Title: West Africa Corporate Affairs Manager

Ref No: 714048
Location: Lagos, NG

Job Description:

• Responsible for developing and managing corporate affairs strategies and programs that promote a positive business environment and reputation for the company in West Africa region.
• Establishes a long term vision and develops/drives strategic plans for their organization that comprehensively address trends, issues, and the needs of all stakeholders.
• Develops and delivers strategic plans for the site/regional CAG organization incorporating its core programs of government affairs, education programs, community relations, and communications/media.
• Drives proactive plans to manage complex public relations issues by identifying emerging issues that potentially have impact on Intel's brand and reputation. Understand end user business problems, and helps them solve their problems through the use and benefits of relevant Intel programs.
• Establishes and maintains strategic and collaborative relationships with external partners, NGOs, academia, regulators and opinion leaders through a solid grasp of internal and community priorities.
• Builds a comprehensive network of internal and external contacts - decision-makers, industry influencers, policy makers to drive awareness of relevant Intel programs and policies.
• Represents CAG organization before key internal and external partners and audiences, positioning Intel as a thought leader. Internally, the successful candidate will interact and collaborate with business development and marketing/PR teams within the country organization, and related program owners on the HQ side.

Qualifications

• Preferably possess a Bachelor of Science in Computer, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or Business Administration degree and a strong academic record.
• Being able to understand the dynamics of ICT industry and government policy influencing with minimum experience of 5 years (or equivalent) in those areas.
• Direct experience working within national politics, government, think tanks, public interest groups or the field of corporate public policy.
• Broad policy experience, preferably with direct knowledge of the tech sector or the key issues impacting the adoption of ICT.
• Must be able to understand technology solutions and usage models and demonstrate value to customers.
• Ability to lead strategic discussions and planning with key government accounts, NGOs, academia in West Africa countries with a focus on Nigeria and Ghana.
• Experience working in complex environments and a proven ability to exercise judgment even in a crisis.
• Excellent communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as the ability to write well and translate complex issues into simple language that people who are not experts can understand.
• Self starter with the ability to think, plan, and execute large projects.
• Independent, self motivated, strong results and customer orientation but also team player who can work with people from a broad range of backgrounds and experience
• Project management skills required and project execution and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite; French and local languages will be a plus.

Application closing Date:
30th July, 2013.

How To Apply
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