Location(s):

Nigeria

City/Cities:

Lagos

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

February 17, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to provide strategic support and management of external and internal public affairs, communications, and sustainability -related programs in Nigeria.

What You'll Do for Us:

Provides support on public affairs, government relations, strategic communications and sustainability-related programs and initiatives within the FranchiseReports to PACS Senior Director, and support to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities that may impact the business performance or Company reputation in their Franchise.Ensures cross-functional and system-wide alignment to optimize the use of resources and maximize the impact of public affairs, government relations, communications, and sustainability plans.Partners with Marketing to ensure instinctive collaboration, and PACS integration into Brand and Innovation strategy and processes.Through the country/cluster teams monitors NGO’s, activists, and political developments to identify trends with implications to the business.Engages with and builds coalitions with regional and local government and non-government stakeholders to advocate for or against and advance policies and programming that support our business goals in collaboration with our Public Policy, Sustainability and Strategic Communication system teamsIdentifies and monitors internal and external divergent stakeholders to understand their priorities and develop a strategic engagement plan. Engages with convergent stakeholders to strengthen our impact and deliver value to the business.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's degreeAt least, 12 years of relevant experience, ideally in senior roles with responsibility for public affairs, government relations, communications, stakeholder management, and sustainability.Proven track record of delivering business results and collaborating with high-performing teamsExperience working internationally or in multicultural teams is advantageous.Public policy & government relationsStakeholder management and InfluencingCorporate communicationsIncident mgmt. & crisis resolutionSustainability

What We Can Do For You:

Community Involvement: The Coca-Cola Company encourages employees to get involved in their communities and offers programs and opportunities to volunteer and make a positive impact.Sustainability: Be part of a company that is committed to water stewardship, sustainable agriculture, sustainable packaging, and climate.Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.  

Skills:

Business Communications, External Communication, Government Relations, Influencing, Public Affairs, Strategic Communication Planning, Sustainability, Teamwork

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.