Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager Ice Cream Pakistan

Looking for Your Dream Job?Join Our Ice Cream Team! Ice Cream Pakistan is hiring Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager

Scope: Pakistan / Local

Work Level: WL2

Reports to:  IC Communications & Corporate Affairs and Sustainability METSA Director

Location: Pakistan Head Office

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s & Magnum. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity within 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum & Wall’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over €7.9bn. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:

This role is focused on Pakistan IC business with a clear need to help accelerate our growth and unlock the full potential of the Business Unit, leveraging the company reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role partners the Pakistan IC business and sits within the team of the C&CA and ESG Director of the regional communications team. Main responsibilities are: 

• Define and lead local delivery of the Ice Cream C&CA strategy in Pakistan, in support of the Ice Cream local vision, strategy and annual priorities and in alignment and support of the global C&CA strategy.
• Leverage Ice Cream’s reputation in the country and protect the reputation externally, in support of Unilever’s corporate reputation and aligned to the Ice Cream narrative.
• Focus on external communications, establishing and maintaining relationships with the government, community, key stakeholders, media and public interest groups
• Ensuring that the company is compliant with regulations and statutory reporting requirements
• Monitoring and analyzing public opinion and public policy to anticipate potential impacts on the organization
• Lead issues management for Ice Cream in the country.
• Business partner and act as a trusted advisor to Ice Cream Pakistan leadership team on 360° communications & engagement, and to Ice Cream brand teams on reputation matters.
• Advising the executive team on potential public relations implications of corporate decisions
• Lead external affairs (public affairs) in Pakistan. Organize engagement moments & events such as press conferences as required.
• Lead and implement the sustainability agenda in Pakistan, aligned with the global strategy.
• Operate in cross-functionally to ensure that communications are integrated, coordinated and managed across the business.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• At least 5-7 years of corporate affairs and communications experience with a strong network of media contacts and experience in corporate communications and government relations.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with the community, stakeholders, media and public interest groups
• Implementing proactive communications campaigns, establishing relationships with policymakers and the media, and managing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Successful track record in business partnering
• Experienced in issues management, advocacy programs and execution
• Strong judgement, experience and management on reputation matters.
• Digital and technology savvy
• Agile & organized, balancing long-term strategic planning, and short-term changing priorities.
• Confidence, drive and initiative: self-starter who can work independently and deliver in fast-paced environment.
• Food, Ice Cream or Snacking industry experience is preferred, but not a must

LEADERSHIP:

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• 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. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

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