Communications Manager, Ukraine & Eurasia

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Promoting and protecting the company’s reputation and brand – internally and externally, including consumer brand value.

Building employee awareness, understanding and engagement to support business agenda.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Ukraine & Eurasia)

• Prepares and controls Corporate and Government Affairs (CGA) department budget
• Equips Mondelez spokespeople with talking points, ensures their visibility through monitoring of relevant business events and proactively maintains their speaking opportunities, represents Mondelez as spokesperson where relevant
• Develops media strategy and statements with objectives of enhancing the profile of Mondelez and its brands in the media and of minimizing negative coverage in Ukraine
• Works closely with Special Situation Management (SSM) team to minimize negative effects and build Mondelez reputation as a responsible corporation
• Supports consumers’ relations function on all the issues concerning social media and media coverage based on consumers’ feedback
• Edits and approves external communications to key accounts, distributors, consumers, and partners
• In cooperation with HR and leadership team develops internal communications strategy and supports on its delivery
• Supports local management team on internal communications & ensures effective co-ordination with other functions              
• Leads Mondelez Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability projects in Ukraine.                                                                                                                                                                                  

CORE SKILLS

• Bachelor's or Master Degree, preferred in communications        
• Proven track record of projects and communications; Agency experience is a plus 
• 4+ years of strong experience in communications, public relations and corporate social responsibility
• Brand communications experience is a plus
• 2+ of relevant management experience, including project management
• 3+ speaking opportunities in market events for the approved list of external speakers
• Fluent English, Ukrainian & Russian
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Responsibility & commitment    
• Creativity & Motivation    
• Flexibility & Feedback