Posted on Wed 17th May, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. Our 45,000 people come from all over the world, representing more than 100 nationalities. We market world-renowned brands in more than 130 countries with 409 offices, 29 factories, and 8 research & development centers.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Corporate Affairs Manager
Job ID: 88076 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract type: Permanent
Professional level: Experienced
Professional area: Corporate Affairs & Communications
Position Purpose
This position will play a key role in implementing corporate affairs and communications strategies and programs, maintaining a strong stakeholder network, and engaging with external and internal stakeholders.
This position reports to the Corporate Affairs & Communications Director.
Main Areas of Responsibilities
Regulatory Monitoring:
Anticipate and Monitor the tobacco environment, identify, research, analyze and report on relevant developments; Provide an assessment of their potential implications and offer public affairs advice.
Collaborate with global functions/experts to develop market strategies in the areas of tobacco taxation, product regulation, anti-illicit trade, and other business costs.
Pro-actively highlights issues to the Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) Manager such that anticipated challenges are addressed in a timely manner.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement and management strategy to support the achievement of business objectives.
Prepare government submissions, support advocacy, and follow up on outcomes. Coordinate with other market functions and competitors as necessary.
Develop relationships and represent the company in engagement with Government officials of relevant MDAs, Industry Associations and other local stakeholders.
Develop and maintain an up-to-date stakeholder database to drive effective engagements and intelligence gathering.
Identify and drive initiatives and opportunities where JTI's positions and solutions can be effectively presented towards a reasonable and feasible regulatory and fiscal environment.
Corporate Communications:
Initiate and deliver a communications strategy to deepen employee engagement, build an informed workforce and enhance corporate reputation.
Develop and manage platforms for effective internal and external communications.
Creatively manage and drive traffic to the various internal communication platforms and channels, including but not limited to social media handles.
Media relations and monitoring including cultivating healthy relationships with relevant media/journalists; media monitoring/daily highlights of relevant news, etc
Manage the relationship with Public Affairs consultants and ensure they deliver value to the business.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's Degree preferably in Media & Communication, Political Science, Law or Business Administration.
Minimum of 8 years experience (3 years at managerial level) in Public Affairs or Corporate Affairs & Communications, preferably in a regulated FMCG industry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) is required.
High level of adaptability to diverse and fast changing environments.
Excellent understanding of the political and fiscal environment
Ability to develop and sustain professional relationships.
High degree of tact and confidentiality
Strong reporting, analytical and negotiating skill.