Corporate and Government Affairs Manager Gulf and Developing Markets

Mondelēz International; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in the MENAP region seeks an experienced External Communications and Public Affairs Leader to drive corporate communications, government relations, and media engagements. You will shape messaging, build relationships with regulators and industry bodies, and manage crisis and reputation for the business.

Responsibilities include developing strategic advocacy plans, guiding leadership communications, and coordinating with the digital team to amplify initiatives across

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, government or corporate affairs in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and external media.
• Strong writing and communications skills in English and Arabic? (text mentions English)
• Ability to take positions on key issues to drive decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications program for corporate activities including media relations and events.
• Develop and maintain government relations and stakeholder relationships.
• Advise leadership with external communications and public affairs strategies.
• Collaborate with CGA and marketing to implement campaigns and messaging.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Crisis/Issues communications

Written & oral communications

Public affairs experience

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism / Mass Communications / Public Administration / Public Policy / Business Administration or related degree

Job description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

Job Profile Summary

In this role you will oversee all communications and public and government affairs activities for a specific geography or business unit. You are a business adviser who manages across internal and/or external advocacy and media relations crisis and issues communications using integrated communications to promote and protect Mondelēzs International reputation.

Job Description

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

In this role you will oversee all communications and public and government affairs activities for a specific geography or business unit. You are a business adviser who manages across internal and/or external advocacy and media relations crisis and issues communications using integrated communications to promote and protect Mondelēzs International reputation.

How you will contribute

You will drive the communications and government affairs agenda for the area in which you operate for all internal and external communications including media relations stakeholder and political engagement and partner with business unit leaders to support internal and external communications and corporate addition you may be responsible for public affairs advocacy government relations and issues management by promoting leadership categories through effective external media engagement (including social media management) risk and issues management best practice engagement systems and empowerment of team members. You will develop and implement government affairs and/or communication plans to enable the company to meet business objectives and to level the playing field in the industry implement a local community engagement strategy aligned to global Mondelēz International philanthropic efforts and ensure activities are delivered within budget.

What you will bring

A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in:

• Holding a similar position in a fast-moving consumer goods environment in communications government or corporate affairs
• Working confidently with the most senior stakeholders in a company
• Working easily and confidently with senior external media and stakeholders some of which may be challenging relationships
• Writing and communications skills
• Taking lone or controversial positions on key issues in the company to drive effective decision making

More about this role

MENAP Lead: External Communications and Public Affairs

Will be responsible for building business relationships with business associates and institutions such as industry associations key customers and media. The External Comms lead will focus on protecting and enhancing companys reputation and image.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• To lead manage and deliver an external communications program for corporate activities including media relations public relations corporate announcements and events.
• Build maintain and develop government relations.
• Advocate with different stakeholders to influence and shape public policies.
• To develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with key business areas and to provide an external communications advice and support to leadership and the business.
• Map develop and maintain MDLZ position and participation at trade associations
• Manage proactive and reactive media enquiries media releases statements and briefings as well as building relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• To manage the procurement of and relationships with PR creative agencies and suppliers.
• To assist and have an oversight on crisis and reputation management and business continuity.
• Develops media relations strategies and campaigns designed to enhance company and its products visibility in key business areas including but not limited to mindful snacking and sustainability.
• Directs external agency partner to support media relations goals including oversight of all planning media training execution and KPI reporting.
• Develops short-and long-term external company messaging for relevant topics in line with global messaging.
• Evaluates proactive and reactive as well as earned and paid media and publicity opportunities and provides thoughtful recommendations based on ROI and experience.
• Actively participates in cross-functional initiatives and builds strong partnerships with colleagues and company leaders.
• Maintains a master calendar of executives and MDLZ media engagements.
• Work closely with digital communications team to drive social media and website content related to the BU and its markets
• Drive leadership communication on external forums and platforms including media social media and speaking opportunities.
• Develop overall communications and PR campaigns and activities while working closely with CGA and marketing teams for implementation
• Present the company on external industry forums and work on a MENAP wide approach for the same
• Manage and overlook market wide Media Monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in journalism Mass Communications Public Administration Public Policy Business Administration or related degree
• Five to seven years of experience in similar position
• Excellent presentation communications and writing skills in Arabic and English language
• Ability to solve problems
• Confident in public speaking
• Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to think analytically and strategically
• Strong relationship with industry associations and media outlets
• Good knowledge on social media and crisis/issue communication

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia New Zealand the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai UAE we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make bake sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate Milka Oreo and belVita biscuits Barni CakesTang powdered beverage Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularCommunications and Public & Government AffairsCorporate & Government Affairs

Required Experience:

Manager