Job title: Communications and Sustainability Manager – Nigeria
Company: Unilever
Job description: Unilever is currently hiring for a Communications and Sustainability Manager, Nigeria.Function: Communications and Corporate AffairsReports to: 1UL Head of Communications and Corporate AffairsScope: LocalLocation: Lagos/ NigeriaTerms & Conditions: Full Time/ PermanentABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.JOB PURPOSEFind your purpose at Unilever. You should be someone who enjoys evolving internal communications and its channel landscape, you have a hands-on mentality and see opportunities everywhere that help excite our people around the company and show proof that Ice Cream is an employer of choice.WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BEManaging Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability for Unilever Nigeria, business partner / trusted advisor to the Managing Director, and the Executive Leadership teamWork with the MD and Nigeria Leadership Teams to align work plans, communications and objectives that promote corporate image and avoid it being brought into disreputeEnsure deep, strategic relationships with Governments, Communities, and key Stakeholders to drive Unilever’s image positively, guarantee our license to operate and manage short term issuesDevelop strategies with relevant stakeholders for partnerships and programs to support Unilever Nigeria’s sustainability agendaMain Accountabilities and deliverables:Media Relations and PublicityBe the first point of call for all media enquiries and responding to journalists from all sources of media including local, national and specialist press and broadcast media.Manage and implement the promotion of our media coverage internally via existing channels (preparing coverage booklets, display articles on media boards and daily media scanning service etc).Maintain media coverage filing system.Assist in fulfilling requests for visuals and photographyInternal and Corporate CommunicationsMotivate and enthuse employees behind Unilever’s leadership vision, sustainable living and growth ambition.Providing top quality strategic communications guidance to the Nigerian Leadership team, and Corporate Affairs teams.Driving an integrated program of communication aligning Nigeria within the 1Unilever business and with Unilever’s global objectives, ensuring seamless roll out of global policy.Supporting financial and sustainability reporting and investors communications with shareholders and regulators for our listed business in the region.Community RelationsActivate the company’s community relations program – this includes the community CSR programs.To help in the annual awareness raising program to recruit new volunteers to the various community relations program.To develop and implement volunteers training and feedback programs.Manage relationship with government agencies and key opinion formers in various public scenariosDevelop goals, strategies and guidelines, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders for community partnerships and programs that are aligned with Unilever’s objective.Identify mechanisms to measure and direct and indirect impact of community relations initiatives on engagement, strategic objectives and brand enhancement.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDExperiences & Qualifications10+ years versatile communications experience, with a focus on internal commsExperience working with and advising of senior executives, and ideally navigating a complex matrix organizationExperience managing events and preparing spokespeopleDelivery in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written skills and attention to detail and diversityCreative thinking and proven ability to spot opportunities across the company and translate into internal initiativesDiscretion when dealing with confidential mattersNetwork of established external contacts with political, NGO, industry and academic key opinion formersSkillsCorporate governanceStakeholder managementStrong communication and influencing skillsExperience in media relations and managementStrong business understandingStrong organizational and prioritization skillsExcellent engagement, presentation and communication skillsAbility to present complex information in a simplified mannerHigh editorial skills with super attention to detailLeadershipYou are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) BehaviorsPERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:40:43 GMT
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