Job Title: Corporate Affairs Lead, Africa
Reference: CALA_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract :Permanent
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile
Introduction
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.
Monsanto seeks to
recruit a Corporate Affairs Lead, Africa.
Minimum
Requirements
Essential
Educational and professional qualifications
- 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
Job Purpose
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
Job
Specification- Corporate Affairs Lead, Africa
- 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
Key
Competencies
- Strong
interpersonal skills with a professional attitude
- Adept at dealing
with individuals at levels in the organization.
- Excellent time
management skills
- Shows aptitude
for continuous improvement
- Professional
attitude
- Team player.
How
to apply
If you are qualified
and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php
and apply online by 5 pm, 22nd May 2013.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
