Head, External Relations, Legal & Regulatory At KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Nigeria – Our client, a reputable player in the Food
industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best
talent is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, External Relations, Legal &
Regulatory

Ref No: 206
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

• In line with the company’s decision to ensure key roles are
  filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on
  experience seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer with proven
  integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• Lead the development and implementation of agreed external
  relations policy, strategy, and work plans and assess the need for
  changes on a periodic basis.
• Monitor legislation and government regulations on an ongoing
  basis, to identify areas that may impact the Company’s
  operations
• Analyze complex and sensitive issues/ regulations and provide
  recommendations on strategies/ approaches to the Company’s
  executives.
• Coordinate the interface with key government and regulatory
  agencies, including NAFDAC and SON and ensure compliance with
  clearly stated guidelines.
• Carry out analysis and documentation, and provide
  recommendations regarding special projects arising from federal
  regulations and state laws.
• Accompany Company Executives to meetings with government
  officials, and take the lead/ support in presenting issues that
  impact on the Company’s businesses.
• Obtain and maintain necessary product approvals and
  documentation (certificates, declaration of conformity, etc) as
  required.
• Actively network and build relationships with key Government
  officials and their staff.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved company’s corporate
  social responsibility and community development initiatives.
• Formulate and implement legal strategies and ensure compliance
  with all legal and corporate governance requirements.
• Organize and prepare agenda for Board meetings and Board
  Committee meetings.
• Manage the Company’s lawyers to provide timely and cost
  effective legal advice on all business transactions to avoid or
  minimize loss and/or exposure to potential litigation
• Develop internal communications plans for a range of projects,
  initiatives and campaigns, and implement them.
• Act as a sounding Board for management and the HR team on the
  legal implications of people management policies and
  practices.
• Work with the Head, Marketing Communications to develop media
  strategies to support the organizations’ brand and handle topical
  and reputation-sensitive issues.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Marketing, Public
  Relations, Journalism, Mass Media, Political or Social Sciences,
  International Relations or other related fields.
• Post graduate degree in public relations, Political Sciences,
  International Relations etc.
• Minimum of ten (10) relevant work experience in a similar
  role
• Understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations
  and legislations relating to the food and beverage manufacturing
  industry
• Excellent negotiation, protocol awareness and diplomatic
  skills
• Good communication skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good organizational skills
• High sense of responsibility and accountability

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
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