Senior Manager, Communications, Africa

This role reports to strategic communications Director, Africa

What You Will Do

• Leads the development, creation and implementation of project-based communications ensuring plans are fully synchronized with our Africa Operating Unit strategies and Global narrative.
• Develops and initiates strategies and content to drive measurable value for the business through internal employee engagement.
• Coordinates with global communications teams, bottling partners and other functions to ensure consistency of plans and messaging.
• Executes strategy for employee communications and channels for the Africa Operating Unit

Role Requirement

Experience

• Bachelors degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years of previous working experience in internal and leadership communications for large global company.
• Experience in managing all aspects of internal communications for the organization.
• Experience in developing the content for and producing written and visual communications for internal audiences.
• Experience in change management and process improvement strategy and planning involving general business processes, corporate/market initiatives, mergers & acquisitions and/or organization structures.
• Experience in developing a program and strategy to communicate to all employees the organization's policies and programs.
• Experience in developing communication channels to ensure all employees are well informed.
• Amazing influencing and negotiation skills

Work Focus

• Lead an integrated approach to the development and implementation of employee communications plans that advance awareness of the companys business strategy and impact.

Communication Focus

• The position involves influencing and negotiating with others.
• The role often includes working with stakeholders both internal and external who have differing or opposing interests.
• The position requires a balance of strategy and execution.

What We Can Do For You

• Community Involvement: The Coca-Cola Company encourages employees to get involved in their communities and offers programs and opportunities to volunteer and make a positive impact.
• Innovation & Technology: The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation.
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network

Skills

Influencing