SABMiller Recruitment at Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Manager

SABMiller is in the beer and soft drinks business, bringing refreshment and sociability to millions of people all over the world who enjoy our drinks. We do business in a way that improves livelihoods and helps build communities. We are passionate about brewing and have a long tradition of craftsmanship, making superb beer from high quality natural ingredients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Manager
Reference Number: ABI102
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Amongst other duties, the job holder will:

• Plan, organize, manage and co-ordinate the provisions of corporate affairs and public relations services both internally and externally'
• Participate as company representative on selected forums set up to monitor and administer industry affairs.
• Ensure a detailed CSI Plan is developed for the whole company and implement such with focus on high leverage CSI projects (AIDS education, road safety, environment, and small enterprise development)
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the external stakeholders, leveraging off their community stature and knowledge for the benefit of the company
• Develop media relations in conjunction with identified role-players to improve the company profile
• Work with relevant marketing and sales functions to co-ordinate PR activities on behalf of the company (e.g. Soccer Leagues, brand launches etc…) Role is a supporting one as individual company’s/departments are responsible for their own results
• Develop a list of key Government contacts and develop an effective counter-strategy to anti-alcohol lobby
• Ensure implementation of public relations strategy and policy, which promotes a positive public image of the business nationally, regionally and internationally
• Take responsibility for the Annual Report and the announcement of Company results in liaison with Financial Director and the Board
• Maintain close contact with role players responsible for liquor legislation and develop a proactive strategy to protect the interest of our business in liaison with the Managing Director

Requirements
The occupant of this position should possess:

• Degree in Social Sciences or Communication
• Between 5 to 7 years relevant experience in a similar role at management level in a Brewery or FMCG environment
• Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage

Key competencies and attributes:

• Excellent understanding of local market and key players
• Good listening, negotiating and networking skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Action and results oriented
• Understanding of media relations and applicable legislation
• Passionate, self-starter and positive attitude
• Attention to detail