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.