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