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Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager

What this position is about – Purpose

The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of corporate/external/regulatory/public affairs strategies and communications programs in the markets within the Middle East and Shisha Cluster in line with JTI's global strategies and will work closely with the CA&C Director and other CA&C managers in the cluster. You need to understand the operating environment (including social, economic, political, business, and regulatory) in which the company operates and anticipate and mitigate risks related to any changes in the operating environment.                                                                                                                         

What will you do – Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic engagement plans for the respective markets in the cluster, in line with JTI’s strategy; Collaborate with the team to develop advocacy materials and position papers including but not limited   to Taxation, Standard specifications, Anti Illicit trade, and Regulations. Identify, anticipate, and manage regulatory changes and risks across the markets
• Build and maintain a solid network of stakeholders and policymakers.
• Understand the political, economic, regulatory, and business environment.
• Ensure promptly communicating of any changes and risks in the operating environment to the internal stakeholders                                                                                                                                                              
•  Act as a spokesperson for JTI and defend JTI positions and execute the agreed actions plan
• Assist and manage cross-functional projects on corporate affairs and communications related to business issues
• Strengthen the JTI brand by enhancing our corporate reputation both internally and externally;
• Develop and implement internal and external communications strategy utilizing essential communication tools
• Develop and communicate top-down messages from the company’s leaders
• Partner with HQ Functions and Markets to develop and implement employee communications plans and campaigns

Whom are we looking for – Requirements:

• University Bachelor or Master degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Journalism or related subject area
• 5+ years of successful professional experience in public, corporate, external, regulatory, or government affairs departments in the private sector, preferably in regulated industries
• Solid understanding of the business and the contribution of corporate affairs and communications in achieving business goals. Solid understanding of tax and regulatory issues and how they affect the business
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to develop and deliver presentations, talking points, position papers in both Arabic and English
• Ability to build and manage value-based and constructive relations and engage with external and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, influential, strong leadership, teamwork qualities, public speaking skills are highly desirable.
• Previous Tobacco industry experience will be an advantage

What are the next steps in the Recruitment process:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.