Imagine a career
without boundaries.
Imagine a career with
a global leader in Agricultural Biotechnology.
Imagine your future
possibilities.
Our client, Monsanto
is an innovative Agricultural company that creates relevant solutions for
farmers, consumers and the environment.
Monsanto is a leading
global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products which
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!
Our client will offer
an exciting career path for those who join them.
Monsanto is a great
place to work. Monsanto is currently looking to fill the below position:
Corporate Affairs Lead, Africa
Profile
Brief:
Located in Kenya, the
incumbent will be responsible for building stakeholder support and a policy
environment that protects and expands Monsanto’s business opportunities, in
close cooperation with the Monsanto functions.
The
incumbent will be responsible for:-
- Leading
government affairs, political strategy and outreach to support a
business-enabling environment through, developing and maintaining strong
networks with government officials and contribute to corporate strategy.
- Understand key
policy issues affecting business growth in various African countries.
- Lead Industry
Affairs strategy.
- Lead Public
Affairs strategy and outreach and drive proactive communications.
- Manage and
leverage partnerships and Monsanto Fund contributions.
Applicants
should have:-
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business, Communication or Biological Sciences
- Post-graduate
qualifications preferred
- Several years of
experience in the Agricultural space in Africa with a position that
enabled frequent contact with the government officials and other
stakeholders
- Demonstrated
excellence in strategic thinking and ability to build coalitions toward
common goals
- Demonstrated
excellence in written and oral communication skills
- Ability to
inspire trust and build networks with diverse individuals and
organizations
- Self-starter who
is Vision and Results oriented.
- Relationships
and networks.
- Diplomacy
skills: Ability to represent the company with full integrity; excels
through difficult issues and situations.
- Agility and
foresight:
- Willingness to
travel extensively regionally and internationally (50% of time)
Are you interested
& up to the challenge?
Kindly visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online
by 5pm, 22nd May, 2013.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
