Corporate Relation Manager,Partner Markets and Indian Oceans

VACANCY(External/Internal)
Job Title: Corporate Relation Manager, Partner Markets & Indian Oceans
Department: West and Central Africa (WACA) Reporting to: General Manager Partner Markets & General Manager Indian Oceans
Category: (Diageo Level 4)
Location: Abidjan/ Douala (To be confirmed)No of positions: 01
Contract: Permanent

CONTEXT / SCOPE
Partner Markets /Indian Oceans include several markets with significant growth opportunities, and business development options, and also have high risk profiles in economic, political and business terms.
The Corporate Relation Manager’s core responsibility will be to develop/refine and deliver the CR strategy for priority markets, such as Cote D’Ivoire, DRC and Seychelles, and to work with the local country heads, partner co. CR teams and with consultants.

PURPOSEIn key markets, to protect and promote Diageo’s reputation with its principal government, media and community stakeholders in through the delivery of a Corporate Relations strategy which reflects our ambition to:

• Lead in responsible drinking and CSR
• Unite and mobilize the industry
• Deliver high value public policy wins
• Earn recognition for our business and our brands
• Facilitate employee motivation and engagement

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
French and English speaker is fundamental

Qualifications

• A Corporate Relation or business related degree

Experience

• At least 8 years relevant experience, preferably in a similar role in industry, FMCG, or in consultancy. Drinks industry experience would be an advantage but it is not essential.
• The ability to operate in dynamic and complex environments, combining in-depth CR expertise and an understanding of the commercial environment
• Excellent communication skills and influencing skills
• An understanding and experience of the cultural sensitivities of markets that are otherwise “complex” given different cultural outlooks.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with the Global CR team and local GM’s to deliver a highly focused Corporate Relations strategy for key markets.
• Successfully engage and coach the GM’s and Exec, in proactively supporting the delivery of the CR strategy and in owning/driving relevant CR initiatives.
• To seek to provide a fair and equal tax and regulatory landscape for the business
• To enhance and protect the image, integrity and reputation of Diageo, including in times of crisis. Lead and maintain best practice standards in corporate relations consistent with our strategy, our values and Diageo’s COBC.

APPLICATIONAll applications to be made through the website: www.Diageo-Careers.Com . Candidates should please load in their CV and covering letters.

CLOSING DATE
06.08.2015
Alison CrooksHRD Angola, PMIO and SAEM

POSTULER ICI