Title:  CORPORATE AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ALGERIA

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. And we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from.

But our business, isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI and why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. It’s the perfect moment for you to #JoinTheIdea

The Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager leads the development and implementation of Corporate Affairs and Communications strategies in Algeria, to generate continued value for the Company by improving the business operating environment and removing barriers to sustainable growth.

What you will be doing:

•           Understand and monitor the Company’s operating environment to be able to identify business threats and opportunities (build anticipation capability)
•           Define and execute the Corporate Affairs and Communications strategies to mitigate threats and seize opportunities
•           Build and engage a solid network of stakeholders to support Corporate Affairs strategies
•           Develop and implement 1) external and 2) internal communication strategies and plans to build 1) a strong corporate equity among decision makers and 2) enhance employees' commitment
•           Develop and implement relevant community investment projects
•           Build communication capability of associates within the Company
•           As a key member of the Country’s leadership team, contribute to the development of the Annual Business Plan and the overall Strategic Business Plan

What you have:

• 10+ years business experience working in positions where you had to influence and persuade stakeholders to achieve business objectives (we are open to different backgrounds – Commercial, Finance, Marketing & Comms, …).
• Ability to build and manage constructive relationships and to engage with stakeholders at all levels (history of engaging with policymakers + other stakeholders and evidence of success in managing challenges).
• A solid business acumen and understanding of tax and regulatory issues and how they affect the business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to deliver presentations, talking points, position papers, …
• University Degree in Finance or Business Administration, Commercial/Sales Management, Marketing, Communications or other related areas.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English, French and Arabic.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced work environment.