Corporate and Government Affairs Manager - Gulf and Developing Markets

Mondelez International; Dubai, Sharjah; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a lead for External Communications and Public Affairs in MENAP to steer corporate messaging, media relations and government engagement across the region.

You will work with senior stakeholders to protect and enhance the company’s reputation, manage crises, and develop external communications plans aligned with global messaging and local objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, government or corporate affairs.
• Ability to lead external media and stakeholder engagements.
• Track record of advising leadership on communication strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications program for corporate activities including media relations and events.
• Develop government relations strategies and engage with policymakers.
• Manage relationships with media, agencies and suppliers to support campaigns.
• Provide external communications advice to leadership and business units.

Skills

FMCG communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Written communications

Crisis management

Job description

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 Mondelēz's 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 Mondelēz's 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 affairs. In 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 company's 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 co