Public Affairs Manager at FrieslandCampina

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a multinational manufacturing company: it is an affiliate of Royal FrieslandCampina of The Netherlands, the world’s largest dairy cooperative. Its headquarters is in the Ikeja industrial area of Lagos State and operates an extensive distribution network across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

About the job

• To carry out programmes that will enhance the external image of the company according to statutory and company requirements.

What We Ask

Negoitiation with The Government on topical issues

• First degree in any discipline MBA/MSC
• CA policies, compliance systems and guidelines Expert knowledge on CA
  • 10+ years experience in strategic public Affairs and communications roles
  • A hands-on expert with ability to balance strategic decision making, innovative thinking and a pragmatic approach to implementation.
  • Critical thinking, strong networking, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of working in different business functions
  • Experience of senior-level negotiations and conflict Management and a flexible approach to resolving issues.
  • Team management experience, in particular the management of Public Affairs and Government stakeholders
  • Self Confidence and ability to communicate at all levels of Seniority and operate effectively cross-functionally.
  • Interpersonal effectiveness,
  • Team Management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Creativity
  • Communication

What We Offer

• FrieslandCampina offers you a place to be yourself. In an innovative work environment with facilities and support that are second to none, we welcome your skills, ideas and passion. Most of all we welcome you as the person you are and the person you want to be. Our mission is to liberate people to work smarter.
• Our colleagues are diversified in ethnicity, gender and languages. Opportunities to work with all different functions and many more locally or abroad. We believe in people development where you chart your own path for your own career growth.
• Our reward policies support FrieslandCampina’s values and business strategy by helping to attract, engage and retain the best possible talent at every level. We offer remuneration packages that recognize and reward individual performance, experience and potential, while reflecting competitive practices in all the countries in which we operate. A transparent, consistent and fair approach to reward is critical to our success and growth

Vacancy Description

• Annual Plan Develop annual plan for Public Affairs and Communication in alignment with regional and global objectives and manage annual budget

Government Relations

• Develops strategies to interface with The Government Directs the organization's policies and objectives involving local, state, and federal government affairs. Leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization. Monitors legislative and regulatory activities and develops company positions. Maintain an effective lobby network that includes business partners, academics, government officials and NGO’s to the benefit of the OpCo. Maintain contacts with Government authorities, relevant NGOs & organizations, companies, research bodies and (international) institutions, resulting in up-to-date knowledge on (international) trends and developments on Corporate Affairs, regulatory, food and health issues, and an optimal promotion of the company’s interests. Enhances the organization's image among authorities through relationship building, lobbying and networking with the Federal and State government, National assembly, key Policy makers and Coordinate all PA issues and representation towards Government bodies, scientific organizations, industry/trade/consumer organizations and NGOs, and universities in order to further the Company’s interests. Key opinion leaders relevant to FCWAMCO operations.

Develops strategies to interface with The Government (Stakeholder Engagement)

• Directs the organization's policies and objectives involving local, state, and federal government affairs. Leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization. Monitors legislative and regulatory activities and develops company positions. Enhances the organization's image among authorities through relationship building, lobbying and networking with the Federal and State government, National assembly, key Policy makers and Key opinion leaders relevant to FCWAMCO operations. Provide strategic information/campaigns to promote key business initiatives, where relevant, in the context of the government Build an effective team that works collaboratively towards achieving organizational goals and objectives Support the development of and implementation of stakeholder management strategies

Public Affairs

• Manages activities targeted at fostering solid relationship with all stakeholders including the Media relevant to FCWAMCO.
• Manage crises and issues in close cooperation with regional/global Public Affairs team.
• Develop and manage comprehensive communication strategy for both internal and external stakeholders
• Drive strategic engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Corporate Partnerships

• Establish and Manage partnerships that deliver on Company’s ambition and purpose Collaborate with relevant associations to profile FrieslandCampina WAMCO

Protocol and Liaison

• Oversee protocol and Liaison unit Manage and provide support for Business Travel Management and cost savings
• DDP Support “license to operate” Add value to the corporate business through efficient drive for DDP Contribute to the development and advocacy of Dairy Development business Improve social engagement with external stakeholders
• Issues and Crisis management Manage crisis communication and issues including regional offices Ensure the business is prepared in terms of procedure for crisis communication Provide strategic counsel on issues management

Performance Management

• Responsible for the leadership, coaching, and direction for direct reports, as well as others on working groups or team projects. Ensure each team member has an active development plan, which is reviewed on a periodic basis.
• Feedback/Reporting: Provide timely reports to management on all Public Affairs issues , environmental monitoring, intelligence etc. Responsible for measuring and tracking sustainable business programs.

Method of Application

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