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Reporting to: CA&C Director
Duty Post: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Role: Local/Permanent
CA&C Manager
He/she is responsible for developing, managing, implementing, and monitoring internal and external communications and community investment programs, including media stakeholder engagement to build JTI's corporate reputation and to drive policy advocacy campaigns to internal and external audiences. Additionally, he/she is responsible to develop and maintaining of the Company’s media stakeholder network, monitoring media on all platforms and delivers actionable insights to Corporate Affairs and Communications Director. The role also supports both the Fiscal Affairs Manager and Regulatory Affairs Manager to place and amplify JTI’s preferred fiscal and regulatory positions in the media.
Also responsible to appraise community investment proposals for JTI’s participation as well as design, implement, monitor and appraise all community investment projects contributed or participated by JTI, and leverage them to build JTI’s corporate reputation
As the CA&C Manager in the area of Corporate Affairs & Communications Department, you will:
Develops, manages, and implements both external communications program and community investment program, including media stakeholders engagement.
Support the External Affairs Manager on strategic advocacy campaigns.
Monitors social, political and legislative conversations across all media platforms (broadcast, print & online media) that will impact the Company’s interests and provide management with relevant and actionable
information to address arising issues.
Develops and maintains the media stakeholders network.
Provides media and engagement suport to the Fiscal Affairs Manager and Regulatory Affairs Manager.
Requirements:
Degree in Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts. A post-graduate degree in any discipline is an added advantage.
Minimum 7 years either in (a) a similar role with a multinational FMCG company, or public relations consultancy, (b) media, or (c) policy research, advocacy or campaign role with any NGO.
Experience in designing and executing successful advocacy campaigns with a good understanding of the socio-political landscape and tools to deliver the Company’s messages.
Experience in building corporate reputation though effective corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Experience in developing and drafting policy submissions is an added advantage.
Fluent in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (oral and written). Must be very articulate and well-spoken. Expert level of MS Office applications.
Analysis of statements and other contents in the media as input to JTI’s advocacy campaigns.
Developing and executing communication campaigns and community investment programs in line with JTI’s commercial objectives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Project management: able to simultaneously work effectively on a wide range of projects and cross-functionally.
Sound knowledge and understanding of the nature and issues affecting the FMCG sector and industries that are highly regulated, with a strong grasp of JTI’s preferred positions
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.