P&G - External Relations jobs

Government Relations Manager - ()

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Description

I. JOB TITLE: Government Relations Manager Nigeria and SSA

II. REPORTS TO: - GR Leader, located in Lagos

III. AVERAGE EXPERIENCE : (4 year post NYSC min)

IV. LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria

V. LANGUAGE: Proficiency in English is required

VI. ASSIGNMENT DURATION - Full time employee

VII. JOB PURPOSE:

Favorably influence legislation and policies to protect and improve the business, profitability and image of P&G and its brands in sub-Saharan Africa through the design, guidance and implementation of PVP-based government relations strategies and external influencer networks. Those strategies span from gaining/facilitating P&G access to SSA markets, to advising the business on smart compliance with existing legislation, to improving P&G competitiveness, profitability and cost of doing business in SSA.

VIII JOB SCOPE: This individual will cover leadership of GR disciplines for SSA markets. Disciplines to be covered include:

IX. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Build and maintain a broad and diverse network of relevant Government bodies/officials, Industry/Trade Associations, professionals/consultants and policy thought-leaders and influencers at national/federal and regional bloc levels in key SSA countries, with special focus on Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya, as well as on priority SSA expansion markets (Ghana, Angola, Cameroon, DRC and Ethiopia),

- Work with SSA GGRPP Senior Manager, the regional and Global GGGPP organization, the P&G MDO's in SSA, relevant Regional Business Units (RBU's) and P&G Plants in the region to define and align GR priorities for SSA.

- Act as the Process Owner for GR strategy development and execution in SSA.

- Develop and maintain a solid working relationship with P&G GR ambassadors, Legal resources and distributor External Relations (ER) resources in SSA countries to define, validate and execute the necessary GR strategies, in conjunction with the SSA GGRPP Senior Manager.

- Provide P&G with local insights and sound GR counsel on national and regional Government legislation policy in SSA to accommodate current and future business initiatives, including regional trade integration initiatives where they exist.

- Contribute to GR capability building in SSA, particularly with distributor ER resources, in collaboration with the SSA GGRPP Senior Manager and the GGRPP regional team.

- Research and recommend novel approaches to expedite GR program execution in SSA and to improve chances of favorable outcome for P&G.

- Collect, compile, communicate and act as a repository of SSA information for Government policy impacting the business, particularly in the areas of economic, investment and monetary policy, international trade and tariff regulations, direct and indirect taxation, the fight against counterfeits and child/woman/family policy.

- Support the negotiation with Government ministries and the conclusion of P&G Point of Market Entry (POME) programs in SSA countries, troubleshoot issues with Government when they arise and conduct periodic reviews with the competent ministries to assess progress and preempt issues.

X. SPECIFIC SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

- Multi-disciplinary background, preferably including training/experience in public policy, economic and political sciences and communication.

- Solid understanding/work experience in project management and legislation/policy.

- Strong strategic thinking skills, strong leadership skills, maturity, inscrutable integrity

- Ability to operate under conditions of stress and to handle multiple priorities, good collaboration skill

- Strong verbal and written communication in English (French and/or Portuguese are a clear additional asset)

- Proven record of working on highly complex and sensitive issues

- Ability to operate autonomously and be a self-starter, highly organized and disciplined, solution-oriented, creative individual.

Requisition Number: CEE00000413

External Relations Regulatory Affairs Co op Position September 2012 - (Toronto, Ontario)

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Description

APPROX START DATE: September 4, 2012 for a 8 or 12 month co-op term. Preference will be given to candidates available for the 12 month co-op term.

Both online assessments must be completed by 11:59PM EST on May 29, 2012

As part of Procter & Gamble's North American External Relations organization, the Regulatory Affairs department works with both internal resources and external scientists in industry, government and academia on a variety of scientific issues. This position requires coordination with internal resources for the evaluation of products, packages and labels against company and government requirements.

As a co-op student, you will be challenged by the fast-paced, competitive markets in which P&G operates, by an analytical approach to the business that requires thoroughness, organization and self-discipline, and by an environment where facts and logic carry authority. Above all, you will be challenged by working with top calibre people at P&G.

Qualifications

We are looking for a self-motivated student with a technical science background, preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering (Biological, Environmental, Chemical or Materials) or other related disciplines. Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency with computers are essential. Specific duties will vary with the assignment, but are likely to involve label review, formula review and the execution of a variety of other procedures for ensuring regulatory compliance for products within a specific product category. There may also be an opportunity to become involved in additional regulatory projects, which require strong technical and analytical skills. Under the guidance of a Regulatory Affairs Supervisor, and with the appropriate training, the candidate will work independently to achieve detail-oriented, comprehensive, and reliable results.

Selected candidates will be required to write an in-person Reasoning Test.

Procter & Gamble is an equal opportunity employer.

Requisition Number: ER 00000815

External Relations Internship in Madrid 2011\2012 (m\f) - (Comunidad de Madrid)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Description

External Relations Manager Intern

External Relations represent the Company's opinions externally.

Working at this interface between the Company and its external stakeholders, External Relations is a vital function at P&G. The internship project in ER will be carried out in: Brand Public Relations.

Procter & Gamble is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Summary of Job Requirements:

A degree (just obtained or being obtained) preferably in law, humanistic disciplines or in communication.
Previous short PR or journalistic experiences are appreciated as well as communication.
Leadership, problem solving skills.
Good English.
Internship period: summer

Requisition Number: ER 00000812

Technical External Relations Manager for Fabric & Home Care Category - (MOSCOW, MOSCOW)

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Description

External Relations Associate Manager responsible for regulatory compliance, professional support for initiatives, relations with professional comunity (chemists, representatives of testing institutes etc.), issue management, industry associations.The job is wide in scope and will involve close partnership with the Marketing, SNO and Legal Teams. You will need to have a good understanding of the business and the organization.

Qualifications

1. Russian/Belarus Citizenship

2. Good command of English

3.Strong technical background. Higher education preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering or life sciences (biochemistry, biology, pharmacy, medicine etc.). Ability to quickly learn and demonstrate relevant expertise after very short time on diverse subjects.

4. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Ability to build long term relationship with key external stakeholders. Ability to effectively present P&G in front of various audiences.

5 Dynamic, self driven personality. Demonstrate capacity for multiple projects handling and ability to adapt within changing and diverse environments.

6 Good understanding of business and corporate principles.

Requisition Number: ER 00000810

External Relations Associate Manager ''Regulatory and Technical Relations'' - (Cairo, CAIRO)

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Description

Job Title: Regulatory & Technical Relations Manager

Function: External Relations Department

Responsibilities:

Ensure regulatory compliance with existing regulations and standards related to product formulations and labeling.
Manage product registrations where applicable including development of registration dossier and its submission
Manage the development and tracking of regulatory certificates for product import and exports.
Prevent and manage regulatory issues and/or crises. Work with local authorities and regional teams to develop holistic plans to manage issues and crisis
Provide regulatory clearance for advertising materials and claims
Develop strong relationships with the influencers in the scientific, professional, academic and regulatory communities that lead to joint projects that help build the business
Become the local expert on human and environmental safety issues related to P&G products.
Work with distributors to provide necessary regulatory support for product entry and distribution
Work with regulatory organizations to shape new regulations ensuring a positive regulatory environment and creating opportunities by leveraging relations with these regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements:
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English both written and spoken
Skills: Technical knowledge in regulations, communication skills, initiative and follow up, working effectively with government agencies.
Legally eligible to work in Egypt

Job Qualifications:
- Technical knowledge in regulations, communication skills, initiative and follow up, working effectively with governmental agencies
- Knowledge of the external environment with the ability to develop strategic relations and alliances with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated managerial skills, specially having a track record of successes as a leader or agent for change and ability to lead multiple projects
- Strategic focus: identify emerging issues, and in coordination with management develop company position and priorities on public policy issues which impact P&G profitability and competitive position. Develop and implement strategies for advancing the company's objectives
- Enjoys people and has strong networking/relationship building/interpersonal capabilities
- Lobbying: has the ability to influence regulations by educating, persuading, and negotiating directly with regulatory agencies and other governmental agencies.
- Is self initiator, versatile and assumes risk with responsibility.
- Able to work with different governmental agencies
- Willing to travel extensively.

Requisition Number: ER 00000809

ER External Relations Internship US - (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Description

SOPHOMORES ONLY - Graduating In 2014

The Procter & Gamble Internship Program in External Relations is a 10-12 week commitment designed for candidates interested in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Responsibilities include handling media contacts, directing/managing publicity campaigns and materials and developing position statements on company and product issues.

To learn more about this career path, click here.

Qualifications

Educational background or substantive course work in Journalism, Communications or Advertising/Marketing. Related work or internship experience in communications and/or media relations, background and or experience in communicating using digital and web-based technology, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent written and verbal communication skills are helpful. Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability, combined with sound judgment, proven creativity in leveraging opportunities and solving problems as well as demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously is recommended.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, refugee, asylee or lawful permanent resident.

At P&G, Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment, with a predicted ending point. No full-time employment commitments are made; however, depending on satisfactory completion of certain criteria, candidates may be considered for full-time positions upon graduation.

Procter & Gamble is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for permanent residency except in some areas that in Procter & Gamble's sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Requisition Number: ER 00000804

External Relations Internships in Geneva 2011\2012 (m\f) - (GENEVA)

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Description

Procter & Gamble has it's headquarter in Geneva for Europe, Middle East and Africa Regions. The 3'150 employees coming from 70 different countries represent the diversity of consumers we serve all around the world. An internship at a P&G site in Geneva offers you the opportunity to have full responsibility on a project from day 1 supported by coaching and on-the-job training of your supervisor.

Being a member of our External Relations team, your challenge will be to manage, shape and leverage a positive external environment to build and protect the business and reputation of our brands.

During your internship you'll gain an excellent grounding in what the External Relations team does by getting a considerable level of challenge and responsibility. You'll participate in group sessions offering a basic introduction to Procter & Gamble and to our working principles and processes and then take up a role in a specific project group with particular focus into an ER strategic focus area. The Internship is a period of mutual trial where you come and work with us, assess us as a future employer, and we assess you. As a result, many successful interns come back and join us on a permanent basis after they have finished their degree.

Procter & Gamble is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

We accept applications from all disciplines and fields of study. A degree in law, humanistic disciplines or in communication is appreciated, as is previous short PR or journalistic experience.

We are looking for excellent communication, leadership, problem solving skills and good English.

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Requisition Number: ER 00000790

ER External Relations Intern US - (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Description

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Qualifications

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Requisition Number: ER 00000782

PR Full Time Public Relations Manager Indonesia - (JAKARTA, Jawa)

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Description

BACKGROUND

Procter & Gamble is one of the largest and most successful fast moving consumer good companies in the world. Our company has a broad portfolio of trusted brands including Pampers, Whisper, Pantene, Mach3, Pringles, Iams, Oral-B, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Wella, and Gillette. The P&G community consists of 135,000 employees representing over 140 nationalitiess worldwide. What began as a family-operated soap and candle company in 1837, is now a US$ 80 billion company providing products and services of superior quality and value to consumers in 180 countries.

As a company, our commitment is focused on touching and improving the lives of consumers worldwide. Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. Our corporate tradition is rooted in the principles of personal integrity, respect for the individual, and doing what is right for the long term.

As well as being reputed as one of the best marketing organisations in the world, we also have a strong focus on research and development, and in bringing major scientific innovations to the market through the depth and breadth of our scientific capability. Improving the lives of consumers worldwide is about more that just great products and services; we also take responsibility for environmental quality, for corporate governance and for relationships with communities in which we live and operate our businesses.

Procter & Gamble has a strong presence in the Asian region, and has been present in since 1985.

OBJECTIVES

Procter & Gamble recognizes that in today's increasingly competitive marketplace, it is essential to build brand awareness, trial and loyalty through strong marketing and PR activities in order to ensure the success of our product initiatives in the market, and to build long term brand equity.

On an organizational side, we are keen to create a truly first class PR capability. The External Relations team works closely with media and key stakeholders in the ASEAN, Australasia, India, Japan and Korea markets, as well as with the regional PR managers on the ground. This encourages both sharing and reapplication of best practices as well as reflecting the strong regional corporate structure.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibility for the PR activities relating to the haircare and skincare brands on a regional basis
Setting the strategic vision and annual PR programs on a regional level
Developing PR toolkits and PR content material to be deployed to the Asia PR managers
Bringing the outside in: leveraging beauty expert relationships (media, celebrities, key opinion leaders) to help build the business
Crisis management and issue prevention

Requisition Number: ER 00000704