Job Title: Scientific & External Affairs Manager
Company Profile: A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery
Reports to: CBM………….Manager Policy Application & Management
Main Purpose of the Job
• Issues management.
• Assist in development of strategy in devising a logical & strategical approach to key issues.
• Execute communications and lobbying initiatives.
• Develop, plan and execute public relations programs that enhance the external perceptions of the company.
• Interact and works closely with Corporate & Public Affairs
The key corporate EAR objective is to be acknowledged as the leader in nutrition by healthcare professionals, governments, NGO’s, customers, consumers and competitors. In order to achieve this we need to build a franchise as the most respected, knowledgeable and trustworthy scientific partner for the medical and scientific community.
Main Responsibilities
Issues Management
• Develop background information on issues of concern, analyse their potential impact and present recommendations to Legislation committee.
• Remain current with issues in Infant Feeding
Partnership Building
• Serve as a contact for and develop partnerships with organizations (Public Policy, civic Leaders, Govt and Non Govt).
• Responsible for 'relation creating initiatives/activities' amongst key government departments, WHO and other critical representatives in order to communicate on issues of importance for our Infant Nutrition business.
Activity Organizing & Planning
• Actively lobby in all countries in order to get balanced local codes in line with the WHO guidelines (where code is not legislated yet)
• Encourage governments to set up relevant monitoring bodies as regards their local code or WHO Code.
• Assist with ensuring in all countries the implementation of the WHO Code and related matters, with the Instructions as the guideline.
• Ensure implementation of local WHOCMS (WHO Code Management System) in every country
Liaison
• Serve as a contact person for and maintain positive relations with KOL
• Become the key company liaison person with WHO Regional and local offices and be seen as the knowledge partner in order to develop a reputation amongst key WHO officials.
• Handle, as required, PA/PR requirements together with the local teams (Country Managers, NN staff, local PA/PR personnel
• Arrange lobbying meetings between members and politicians
Representation
• Represent position to Govt, Local Authority, Interest groups, Associations and organizations.
• Provide leadership in the organization on all WHO related issues.
Image Building
• Maintains a consistent image and profile as a responsible corporate citizen
Media Activities:
• Monitor media coverage of issues of significance to the Company and work with Corporate affairs in proactive media relations and in handling all media enquiries for the Company
Essential Managerial & Professional Qualities
• Experience and knowledge of local culture.
• Strong networks
• Ability to prioritize and understand value and context of relationships
• Experience and confidence in working with people at different levels
• Ability to recognise key issues, threats and opportunities for policy and lobbying objectives
• Plan and arrange all aspects of NNIA Board meetings
• Administer all financial aspects of NNIA Board –related issues.
• Administer all aspects of the NNIA website.
• Administer all service elements of the NNI and NNIA.
• Monitor and administer Board cluster activities including scientific meetings linked to Board meetings
• Ensure maximum utilisation of the Nutrition Program and initiate/conceptualise suitable scientific materials locally produced (i.e. E-Book)
• Attend scientific meetings, analyse relevant presentations and provide feedback.
• Generate and build relationships with KOL’s / Organisations in selected EAR countries
Required Qualifications
• Minimum requirement is 3-4 years tertiary education in nutrition; general and website administration.
• Degree/diploma in Sales/Marketing/communication/PR
• A minimum of 3 – 4 years experience in a similar senior position
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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