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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), established in 2016 through the merger of SABMiller's and Gutsche Family Investments' African bottling operations with The Coca-Cola Company, is the continent's largest Coca-Cola bottler and the eighth largest globally by revenue. Serving 12 countries—including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Ghana, Mayotte, the Comoros, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Malawi, and Lesotho—CCBA accounts for approximately 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes sold in Africa.
Employing over 18,000 people across more than 42 bottling plants, the company offers a diverse range of beverage brands, including sparkling soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, and water, tailored to local tastes and preferences. CCBA's mission is to refresh Africa every day and make the continent a better place for all, guided by core values of integrity, accountability, passion, and collaboration.
The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, community development, and promoting healthy living. For more information, visit their official website at www.ccbagroup.com.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, CCBA is represented by Century Bottling Company Limited and Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited.
Job Title
Communications Manager job at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Manager
Organisation: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
To manage and enhance CCBU’s corporate reputation by managing the implementation of PAC Strategy in the Country and oversee the execution of projects, management and engagement of different stakeholders, cascading and gaining employee buy-in of business strategy through the
implementation of internal communication channels and enhancing of CCBU reputation with regional stakeholders and communities via the management
of Public Relationships and Media Management.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Implement Communications strategy and plan
Develop / implement a corporate narrative as the basis of all communications activity in Uganda, including strategic messages
Develop overall comms objectives and plans, including integrated internal and external comms, and oversee activities across channels; provide strategic, issue and crisis comms advice.
Build relationships with key customers internally and externally (media), to build strong partnerships with functions
Oversee planning of channel content; undertake research on reputation, media monitoring, market trends, industry issues to advise on positioning
Set a vision and embed world class comms processes and practices
Govern IMCR activities in the country and ensure all Incident Management and Crisis Resolution (IMCR) team roles and responsibilities allocated.
Ensure rigorous crisis plans are in place and identify training requirements.
Maintaining and enhance CCBU’s corporate reputation, trust and credibility through strategic stakeholder engagement and media relations.
Manage implementation of Enterprise development programmes to enhance CCBU’s corporate reputation and position as a leader on corporate programmes
Contribute content to the various regular in-house & external publications
Manage public relations activities for the region to support overall business initiatives, regional initiatives and to foster social cohesion with communities.
Support in events execution
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, IT, or related discipline
Added advantage: Master’s Degree in Business Administration,
Management or Communication.
Experience
Minimum requirement: Minimum 7 years’ experience in communication, Public Relations, Stakeholder Management and Engagement, at middle to Senior Management level.
Extensive experience in strategic planning and execution of planned initiatives.
Proven ability to manage budgets and work with implementing partners, implement desired culture changes.
Competencies
Influencing and Negotiation skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build networks and relationships
Initiative and self-driven
Ability to communicate ESG
Problem Solving and Conflict resolution skills
Planning and organizing ability
Knowledge of Corporate Reputation and its measurement
Ability to interact with and influence executive, middle management and shop floor levels
Good business acumen
Think on feet and act with speed
Decisiveness and risk Judgment
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 28th January 2025
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