Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world. Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in and outside the United States taking Coca-Cola to consumers in other parts of North America and Europe and in subsequent years to other parts of the world. In 1951, the refreshing wave of Coca-Cola arrived in Nigeria and has remained a hit with consumers across the country. Packages Coca-Cola is available in: 35cl and 50cl classic glass contour bottle; 33cl on-the-go Can, 50cl and 1.5L PET bottle. Ingredients Carbonated water, sugar, Carbon-dioxide, caffeine, Phosphoric acid, caramel color and flavouring.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to provide strategic support and management of external and internal public affairs, communications, and sustainability -related programs in Nigeria.
What You'll Do for Us:
- Provides support on public affairs, government relations, strategic communications and sustainability-related programs and initiatives within the Franchise
- Reports to PACS Senior Director, and support to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities that may impact the business performance or Company reputation in their Franchise.
- Ensures cross-functional and system-wide alignment to optimize the use of resources and maximize the impact of public affairs, government relations, communications, and sustainability plans.
- Partners with Marketing to ensure instinctive collaboration, and PACS integration into Brand and Innovation strategy and processes.
- Through the country/cluster teams monitors NGO’s, activists, and political developments to identify trends with implications to the business.
- Engages with and builds coalitions with regional and local government and non-government stakeholders to advocate for or against and advance policies and programming that support our business goals in collaboration with our Public Policy, Sustainability and Strategic Communication system teams
- Identifies and monitors internal and external divergent stakeholders to understand their priorities and develop a strategic engagement plan. Engages with convergent stakeholders to strengthen our impact and deliver value to the business.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least, 12 years of relevant experience, ideally in senior roles with responsibility for public affairs, government relations, communications, stakeholder management, and sustainability.
- Proven track record of delivering business results and collaborating with high-performing teams
- Experience working internationally or in multicultural teams is advantageous.
- Public policy & government relations
- Stakeholder management and Influencing
- Corporate communications
- Incident mgmt. & crisis resolution
- Sustainability
What We Can Do For You:
- Community Involvement: The Coca-Cola Company encourages employees to get involved in their communities and offers programs and opportunities to volunteer and make a positive impact.
- Sustainability: Be part of a company that is committed to water stewardship, sustainable agriculture, sustainable packaging, and climate.
- Community of Belonging:?We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.?
Skills
Government Relations; Sustainability; External Communication; Teamwork; Business Communications; Influencing; Public Affairs; Strategic Communication Planning
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