Coca Cola Beverages Africa – Vacancy Announcement

Overview

Coca Cola Beverages Africa, the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, isinvites applicants who meet the following qualification and experience requirements to apply for the following vacant positions

Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Location Addis Ababa.

Job Summary:

The Public Affairs and Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies for the organization. The main goal is to ensure consistent, positive messages that define and promote the company’s identity and mission. Additionally, the role involves monitoring the regulatory landscape and engaging stakeholders to mitigate business risks and threats.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies to build the company’s reputation.
• Lead company events and major interventions.
• Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with various stakeholders.
• Manage the company’s social media networks.
• Support the Legal Counsel and PAC Director in identifying and managing key regulatory threats.
• Monitor national, provincial, and local legislation, regulatory requirements, and relay relevant information.

Skills and Educational Background:

• First Degree in Journalism, English Language and Literature, Public Relations, Law, or other Business or Social Science fields of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Public Affairs & Communication and regulatory matters, with at least three years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Strong experience in written and verbal communications.
• Exposure in government relations and liaison, media relations, corporate social responsibility, and communications.

Application Process:

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements can submit their application, CVs, and non-returnable documents of their credentials via email to cocacola@ethiojobs.net.

Application Deadline: January 1, 2024