Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager

Location: Lagos

Purpose of the Job

• To create positive conditions for growth across all company’s stakeholders: shaping a positive regulatory and policy environment, driving and elevating Coca Cola HBC sustainability agenda in the market, communicating and managing with stakeholders.  
• Key responsibilities:
• Manage local regulatory affairs through active representation of the company in local trade & business associations or relevant industry/governmental platforms; ensure leading and active role in those associations
• Builds strong relations with key company’s stakeholders in Estonia  – decision makers, customers, NGOs and alike
• In cooperation with BU Community and Customer Partnership Manager ensure implementation of Coca Cola HBC sustainability agenda/strategy  in Estonia based on local needs 
• Support BU Crisis Communications Leader in managing potential crisis situations in Estonia
• In cooperation with Poland & Baltics External Communication Manager and The Coca Cola Company partners develop and execute media strategy for Estonia, maintain contacts with key media and act as a local spokesperson.  
• Cooperate with & supports Baltic Internal Communications Specialist to ensure alignment of local CA&S agenda with IC plans in Estonia 
• Manage local budget, PR agencies and consultants as appropriate.
• Be active and cooperative member of the Poland & Baltics Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Team 

Requirements

• Higher education preferably in Political Science, Social Sciences, Law and alike
• Proven 5-6 years background and hands-on experience in managing and dealing with public affairs, government relations, stakeholders relations and all forms of media communications 
• Knowledge in sustainability topics
• Demonstrated track record of success in creating, developing and implementing Public Affairs and corporate communications programs for highly regarded and visible corporations.

Key skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of stakeholder and public views, market trends and practices with regards to sustainability and community development
• Deep understanding of the external international and local socio/economic/political environment
• Fast thinker with strong learning ability
• Demonstrable track record of OUTCOME/IMPACT results
• Business and Financial acumen
• Technical specialist understanding and advice plus key networks in relation to main legislative matters for the Company – Tax/Packaging/Health & Nutrition.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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