Corporate affairs manager for an FMCG company

HR-Consulting company (www.search4staff.com) on behalf of its Client, a well-known international FMCG company, is seeking candidates for the position of:

Corporate Affairs Manager

Main responsibilities:

* Develop and implement corporate affairs strategies, manage government relations, public affairs, and corporate communication activities to support the business objectives of the Company;
* Initiate, develop, maintain, and support all communication and contact with government agencies;
* Develop, orchestrate and implement outreach strategies and campaigns to positively shape the debate and public policy outcomes on issues important to the Company’s domain;
* Externally represent the Company in small and large group settings to promote Company’s and the industry position on important public policy issues;
* Identify new and emerging legal and regulatory issues that may affect Company’s business in coordination with internal and external legal/non-legal expert resources. Identify and prioritize critical external issues which may impact the business interests of the Company and development of Company positions accordingly;
* Build and improve corporate reputation: work closely with the HQ and develop strategies to communicate corporate messages and campaigns, Undertake media relations activities, e.g. issues and crisis management and company announcements. Undertake specific projects in conjunction with the HQ Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications Departments, including media relations, reputation management, corporate social responsibility, crisis management and internal communications;
* Direct the work of any third-party agencies including day-to-day liaison;
* Devise and manage events directed at key audiences, decision makers, and opinion leaders;
* Provide guidance/counsel to senior management on appropriate contribution to trade associations and NGOs.

Requirements:


* A university degree in: law, economics, business, communications, political science, international affairs or equivalent;
* A combination of private and public sector work experience;
* 5 years+ of relevant professional experience in corporate/external affairs, government relations, corporate communications in a regulated industry, preferably FMCG;
* Experience in building and managing relationships with key government officials,
* A strong understanding of business issues and thinking, a proven record of cross-group collaboration, excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills;
* Proven ability to develop trust-based relationships with government officials, regulators, and other key opinion leaders;
* Excellent written and spoken Romanian and English, computer literacy.

Offer: attractive salary level, professional growth opportunities

The resumes should be submitted to HR-Consulting (www.search4staff.com). e-mail: ST60@SEARCH4STAFF.COM, fax: (022) 20 91 34
Indicate the following vacancy code: S-CAM0313

Contact phone for additional information: (022) 20 29 86

Only selected candidates will be invited to the interview.