General Manager - Communication & Sustainability at APM Terminals

APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You'll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace.

APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group a Global Fortune 500 company with over 120,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and retail sectors - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!

APM Terminals is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: General Manager-Communication & Sustainability-Nigeria

Location: Nigeria
Ref.: AT-056897

Key Responsibilities

• The General Manager Communication and Sustainability Nigeria is primarily responsible for creating value through communication and community involvement in APM Terminals Nigeria.
• To create and implement a communication plan (external to start with) and platform for APM terminals in Nigeria.
• To improve the brand name of APM Terminals in Nigeria amongst external stakeholders (such as government, partners, community, future and current employees).
• To manage CSR activities that fit to APM Terminals business.
• To implement a sustainability approach and strategy.
• To interact with the APMT Head Office in The Hague and provide accurate and timely reports as requested by them.
• To enforce A.P. Moller-Maersk Group culture, values and reputation and ensure compliance with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group policies.

Requirements

• The successful candidate is preferably a Nigerian national with international experience and/or a multinational company background.
• Requires a university degree in business administration, economics, finance, communications, or related field.
• Requires at least 5 years of experience in external communications in a multinational company.
• A proven track record in CSR and sustainability work would be an advantage.
• Experience in media and/or media relations would be an added advantage.
• Must be an effective and strong communicator, with the ability to transfer messages to different audiences.
• Requires a self-driven, hands on and persistent nature.
• Must be diplomatic and collaborative.

Application Closing Date
21 October 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online