Vacancy title:
East Africa Corporate Affairs Manager

Jobs at:
Mars

Deadline of this Job:
15th October 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 2nd October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:
Mars made the first Mars candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen and established Mars’ first roots as a confectionery company. In the 1920s, Forrest E. Mars, Sr. joined his father in business and together they launched the MILKY WAY® bar. In 1932, Forrest, Sr. moved to the United Kingdom with a dream of building a business based on the objective of creating a “mutuality of benefits for all stakeholders” – this objective serves as the foundation of Mars, Incorporated today. Based in McLean, Virginia, Mars has net sales of more than $30 billion, six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 70,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Job Purpose:
The mission of the Corporate Affairs team is to build a reputation that fuels Growth We Are Proud Of, and help Mars become the most mutual company in the world. This is achieved through a combination of:

•  Anticipating, influencing and contributing to shaping key policies through strong relationships with government officials, business associations, policymakers and legislators
  
•  Designing and executing an external communications strategy
  
•  Designing and executing CSI initiatives
  
•  partnerships (for instance with local charities) and developing internal employee engagement programs, such as employee volunteering
  
•  Creating and executing compelling internal communications
  
•  Successfully anticipating, mitigating and managing crisis to minimize harm to brands and corporate reputation
  

Key Responsibilities:

•  Implement a successful Public Affairs proactive outreach strategy with key Government stakeholders, with focus on the East Africa markets
  
•  Build and maintain a strong network with key government stakeholders with the aim of protecting and enhancing the company image, and sustain our ability to market our products without restrictions
  
•  Represent the Company in key business associations, industry groups and third party forums and events
  
•  Remain current and develop deep understanding of policies and regulations of relevance to Wrigley’s raw materials and finished products
  
•  Develop and execute impactful communications and key corporate messages
  
•  Anticipate, mitigate and manage reputational crises
  
• Drive proactive efforts to build Wrigley’s reputation with key business stakeholders, including consumers, associates, media and community
  
•  Ensure consumers’ optimal experiences with our brands
  
•  Develop expertise in consumer care processes
  

Education & Professional Qualification:

•  Bachelors Degree with relevant experience in the corporate affairs field.
  

Knowledge/Experience:

•  Minimum of 5 years of experience.