Communications Jobs Kenya 2013.
Corporate Affairs Lead Africa
Imagine a career without boundaries.
Imagine a career with a global leader in Agricultural Biotechnology.
Imagine your future possibilities
Imagine no more.
Monsanto is an innovative Agricultural company that creates relevant solutions for farmers, consumers and the environment.
We are a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farmer productivity and food quality.
If you want to work with great people in a stimulating environment with lots of exciting opportunities – Monsanto is the place to be. We offer an exciting career path for those who join us.
Monsanto is a great place to work.
We are currently looking to fill the below position.
Corporate Affairs Lead Africa
The role: The successful person will be responsible for building stakeholder support and a policy environment that protects and expands Monsanto’s business opportunities, in close cooperation with other Monsanto functions.
Location: Kenya
The incumbent will be responsible for:-
Lead Government Affairs political strategy and outreach to support a business-enabling environment,
Develop and maintain strong networks with government officials, and contribute to corporate strategy especially informing on the political and policy environment.
Understand key policy issues affecting business growth in various African countries and work to promote a positive policy environment including harmonization of seed laws, workable biosafety laws and regulations, and market development.
Lead Industry Affairs strategy and outreach to build support throughout the agricultural value chain including farmer organizations, seed associations, biotechnology stakeholders and downstream businesses.
Build awareness of the benefits of Monsanto products and vocal support for business enabling environments.
Coordinate actions to respond to and manage issues regarding Monsanto technologies and operations.
Lead Public Affairs strategy and outreach and drive proactive communications of the impact of Monsanto products and activities to improve smallholder farmer economic development.
Develop and maintain networks within the media to share information and manage issues regarding Monsanto technologies and operations.
Manage and leverage partnerships and Monsanto Fund contributions to position Monsanto as a leader in Sustainable Agriculture in Africa and globally and contribute to a positive business environment.
Create compelling messages and advocates that support science-based regulatory environments and seed system and market development.
Applicants should have:-
Bachelor’s degree with business, communications or biological sciences post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
5 to 7 years experience working in the Agricultural space in Africa within a position that enabled frequent contact with government officials and other stakeholders, speaking engagements and opportunities to contribute to organizational strategy
Demonstrated excellence in strategic thinking and the ability to build coalitions toward common goals in addition to having excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and build networks with diverse individuals and organizations.
Willingness to travel extensively regionally and internationally (~50% time).
Other Required Key Competencies:
Vision and results orientation: Ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop effective plans to improve policy environments and the concomitant business opportunities for Monsanto.
Relationships and networks: Ability to work effectively to gain participation and support from teams and networks as well as work independently as a “self-starter” in order to accomplish common goals.
Diplomacy skills: Ability to represent the company with full integrity in a variety of settings – internal and external – and in some cases manages through difficult issues and situations.
Agility and foresight: Ability to anticipate issues and work quickly to adapt to changing situations and opportunities, with a bias for action and speed.
Interested?
Submit your CV with a cover letter attached on our website: www.monsanto.com/careers.
Job Ref. 00HXR.
The closing date for applications is 25th October 2013.
If you do not hear from us within 10 days from the closing date, kindly assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Corporate Affairs Lead Africa
Imagine a career without boundaries.
Imagine a career with a global leader in Agricultural Biotechnology.
Imagine your future possibilities
Imagine no more.
Monsanto is an innovative Agricultural company that creates relevant solutions for farmers, consumers and the environment.
We are a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farmer productivity and food quality.
If you want to work with great people in a stimulating environment with lots of exciting opportunities – Monsanto is the place to be. We offer an exciting career path for those who join us.
Monsanto is a great place to work.
We are currently looking to fill the below position.
Corporate Affairs Lead Africa
The role: The successful person will be responsible for building stakeholder support and a policy environment that protects and expands Monsanto’s business opportunities, in close cooperation with other Monsanto functions.
Location: Kenya
The incumbent will be responsible for:-
Lead Government Affairs political strategy and outreach to support a business-enabling environment,
Develop and maintain strong networks with government officials, and contribute to corporate strategy especially informing on the political and policy environment.
Understand key policy issues affecting business growth in various African countries and work to promote a positive policy environment including harmonization of seed laws, workable biosafety laws and regulations, and market development.
Lead Industry Affairs strategy and outreach to build support throughout the agricultural value chain including farmer organizations, seed associations, biotechnology stakeholders and downstream businesses.
Build awareness of the benefits of Monsanto products and vocal support for business enabling environments.
Coordinate actions to respond to and manage issues regarding Monsanto technologies and operations.
Lead Public Affairs strategy and outreach and drive proactive communications of the impact of Monsanto products and activities to improve smallholder farmer economic development.
Develop and maintain networks within the media to share information and manage issues regarding Monsanto technologies and operations.
Manage and leverage partnerships and Monsanto Fund contributions to position Monsanto as a leader in Sustainable Agriculture in Africa and globally and contribute to a positive business environment.
Create compelling messages and advocates that support science-based regulatory environments and seed system and market development.
Applicants should have:-
Bachelor’s degree with business, communications or biological sciences post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
5 to 7 years experience working in the Agricultural space in Africa within a position that enabled frequent contact with government officials and other stakeholders, speaking engagements and opportunities to contribute to organizational strategy
Demonstrated excellence in strategic thinking and the ability to build coalitions toward common goals in addition to having excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and build networks with diverse individuals and organizations.
Willingness to travel extensively regionally and internationally (~50% time).
Other Required Key Competencies:
Vision and results orientation: Ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop effective plans to improve policy environments and the concomitant business opportunities for Monsanto.
Relationships and networks: Ability to work effectively to gain participation and support from teams and networks as well as work independently as a “self-starter” in order to accomplish common goals.
Diplomacy skills: Ability to represent the company with full integrity in a variety of settings – internal and external – and in some cases manages through difficult issues and situations.
Agility and foresight: Ability to anticipate issues and work quickly to adapt to changing situations and opportunities, with a bias for action and speed.
Interested?
Submit your CV with a cover letter attached on our website: www.monsanto.com/careers.
Job Ref. 00HXR.
The closing date for applications is 25th October 2013.
If you do not hear from us within 10 days from the closing date, kindly assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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