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BAT PNGIS LOOKING FOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL : Management Level
FUNCTION : Legal & External Affairs
LOCATION : Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
ROLE TYPE : Permanent role
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
The PNG market is highly regulated as the government tends to adopt policy developed from countries like Australia / NZ or from international bodies such as World Health Organisation.
The trading environment of the tobacco category is changing due to increases trade specialisation, concentration of decision power, growth in internationalism and the increased use of technology. To gain the competitive advantage, maintain current singular supplier status and enhance brand, volume and profit performance, the company will need to strive to adapt and successfully implement BAT Best Practise and Learning.
Reports to: Head of Legal & External Affairs
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDES:
- Monitoring and advising on the external political environment with the aim of achieving sensible regulation which balances both the business imperatives and corporate reputation of BATPNG.
- Leads the development and execution of strategies to ensure a sensible regulatory and political approach by governments to issues that may affect the business.
- Lead the development and management of BAT PNG’s political, regulatory public affairs strategies and act as the key relationship/stakeholder manager/coordinator for governments, political institutions, and other third-party influencers.
- Collaborate with senior managers on those aspects of the business which are influenced by the external political environment, including legal, finance, human resources, marketing and operations.
- Drive and manage compliance and governance standards within BAT PNG ensuring that all controls, checks and balances are in place and driven by respective functions to adhere to Group Compliance and Governance Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in government health, customs, LEA, ICCC, or similar roles.
- Experience in both public and political environments preferred.Strong industry process and regulation knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinker with strong organizational abilities.
- Effective stakeholder networking capabilities.
- Ability to design advocacy materials for legal and external affairs campaigns.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Law, Customs, or relevant field.
BENEFICIAL
- Delivering in ambiguous & dynamic situations as a part of a global multi-functional team by building partnerships & working diplomatically
- Drives innovation & knowledge sharing
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