Consumer & External Relations Manager at Olam International Limited

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consumer & External Relations Manager

Location: Iganmu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: Communication
Sub-Function: Corporate Communication

Job Description

• The position will drive a brand led communications strategy that positions IFP within the Feed industry as the most preferred business partners and strengthens IFP brands by profiling our work in industry.
• It will also improve both internal and external communications for the Poultry Feed and Fish Feed BU.
• This position will also be responsible for developing strong and meaningful partnerships with agricultural industry associations and businesses and serve as the primary management contact for agriculture industry partners.

Key Deliverables

• Develop and execute short and long term communications strategies for IFP.
• Create, implement, and measure success of all commercial communications and public relations activities.
• Coordinate the use of brand elements across all media and platforms within and outside Olam space.
• Create and contribute agriculture content (stories!) to corporate publications such as the annual report, magazines, brochures, newsletters, and videos.
• Manage production of professional level publications and key communications materials including annual reports, newsletters, brochures etc.
• Leverage on conferences, workshops and events to profile IFP;
• Take the lead in the planning and implementing of high-profile events for IFP.
• Support knowledge networks and their members in the production of compelling messages and success stories;
• Support internal knowledge sharing and profiling of IFP’s work in the industry through the internet.

Strategic Effectiveness:

• Act as the key liaison with development agencies, NGOs, USAID, industrial bodies, all agricultural agencies and parastatals working in the space. Including stakeholders and partners involved in all programs.
• Represent IFP at programs and present its work nationally and to CRS leadership, the investors, partners and other stakeholders.

Organizational Effectiveness:

• Support advocacy initiatives by coordinating appropriate audience research, compiling and analyzing relevant data, preparing materials (e.g. films, videos);
• Draft speeches for senior management team and prepare effective public presentations.
• Anchor and take lead for all CSRs within IFP and livestock.
• Data capturing, maintenance and reporting.

Requirements

• Must have: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree qualification  in Agriculture, or related field (masters is an added advantage).
• Relevant qualifications are an added advantage
• 5 - 7 years’ work experience.
• Proven working experience in media and communications. 
• Strong interest in livestock and agriculture industry.
• Ability to manage social media presence for large organization.
• Excellent client-facing (stakeholders) and internal communication skills with team members and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good exposure to content creation – articles/newsleters/vblogs etc.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Familiarity and working knowledge of Social Networking sites.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a Resume / CV in order to be considered for open roles.