Director, Public Affairs - Central Zone - CARICOM

For 138+ years The Coca-Cola Company has grown to become the most recognizable brand in the world. As we have diversified our portfolio organically and inorganically, we are constantly adapting and leading the ever-changing market. As we navigate the dynamic global environment, we continue to evolve and innovate.

As a PACS Director for the Caribbean-CARICOM region you will build a reliable and fluid dynamic among Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability to create a healthy environment for business growth. This position requires decision making on a regular basis for advocacy with key stakeholders including government, regulators, NGOs and consumers, who have company and/or product related concerns.

In this role you will be the key player to leverage the positive impact that Coca-Cola has at the community level and lead a shared value culture within the System.

• Know and understand the details of the Business Plan of the company to fully compare and identify barriers within the governmental policy.
• Coordinate and lead public relations, communications initiatives to promote and strengthen the reputation and value of KO brands within the business.
• Manage an administrative budget (Opex), and a Programs budget to fund Corporate Social Responsibility programs, as well as to support bottler initiatives.
• Operate with DME funds when implementing PR strategies for Marketing programs.
• Communicate strategies, policies, statements, and positioning across the Coca-Cola System including bottling companies as well as Governments (Head of State, Ministers, Senior Bureaucrats) to ensure support for KO's business and brands.
• This role works with all functions within the Company and especially bottlers. Network building with key members of LA OU is also required to import/export best practices and guidelines.
• This role has main responsibilities in the Caribbean-CARICOM region with a high possibility to participate in regional scalable projects for Latin America.

• +9 Years of experience in government relations, stakeholder management, or public affairs and sustainability.
• Experience working with communications challenges and for a multi-national company is preferred.
• Ability to develop new approaches for spreading the new shared value business model and culture.
• High level of leadership, influence, and relationship building skills is required, to deal with government, NGOs, and industry representatives across the system and to maximize opportunities to build a stronger engagement platform with all stakeholders in the Caribbean-CARICOM.
• Analytical and proactive thinking.

• Belonging to a Community: We are an Organization that believes in our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, allowing everyone to bring their best to work.
• Flexible Time: As a company, we support collaboration, getting work done effectively and providing employees with the flexibility they need on an individual basis.
• Global Connections: We provide a global environment that allows you to act faster and learn from people all over the world.
• Leadership Development Programs: We have a wealth of continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and develop as an inspirational leader.

Skills: Government Relations; Leadership; Relationship Building; Communication; Sustainability; Influencing Skills; Public Affairs; Analytical Thinking; Negotiation; Strategic Communication Planning; External Communication