Corporate Affairs Manager

Main Duties:

• Develop, recommend and implement appropriate Corporate Affairs strategies, programmes and policies for all stakeholders to achieve positive image and brand.
• Managing and coordinating research into stakeholders perceptions and image of an organization to achieve the positive reputation of the organization
• Develop and maintain the group corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
• Facilitate development of various branded communication and branded material.
• Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
• Facilitate internal communications through the informative newsletter and other relevant platforms
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of the group’s exhibitions and special events.
• Monitoring national and regional developments on trends and key issues and keeping the business informed on these.
• Web and social media management
• Manage Group Sustainability Reporting by working with respective BUs on initiatives
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations on product and packaging
• Arrange interviews and other forms of contact between the key stakeholders and business executives
• Co-ordinate the development of the group public affairs plan & develop the department budget in line with the functional objective
• Manage day to day donations and sponsorship requests by making recommendations for support in keeping with corporate objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business, social science or relevant area
• Master’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business or related field
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in a management position
• Membership of MAZ, PRAZ, CIM or relevant professional body
• Experience with technologies and best practices for media campaigns across multiple platforms
• Additional Training Required- The incumbent may need the following on-going training in order to perform this job effectively:
• Leadership Training
• People Management
• Emotional Intelligence