We are accelerating our momentum as the fastest growing consumer goods company in Latin America. People are our focus when we collaborate with our diverse network of locally connected manufacturers and when we return every drop of water we use to communities and nature. We empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better.
For over 136 years, we have grown to become the most recognized brand in the world. Today, we have hundreds of brands that continue to grow, such as Fanta, Sprite, Aquarius, Fuze and more!
As a Public Affairs Director, you will be part of this growth, having the opportunity to lead The Coca-Cola Company engagement on public policy issues related to ingredients and nutrition across LATAM markets, engaging government and stakeholders across the spectrum of topics impacting the system and the communities in which we operate.
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This is a regional role with responsibilities across LATAM, reporting to the Policy & Government Relations Senior Director. If you have a solid background in Public Affairs and want to join an innovative team, we would love to speak with you!
What You'll Do for Us
- Engage with relevant multilateral organizations with regional influence.
- Craft a holistic strategic long-term plan to anticipate, lead and influence the regional and local discussions and policy-regulations regarding health / ingredient issues that serve as guide for LA regional and local initiatives. Full alignment with Technical, SRA, Finance, and other related functions.
- Play a key role in organizations and trade associations that lead the private sector health & ingredients agenda.
- Provide support to local teams on a market-by-market basis to manage short and midterm reputational or regulatory urgencies - contingencies. Local engagement if needed.
- Global approach: alignment with Corporate, Europe PPC and OU interaction to bring learnings / exchange experiences.
- Ensure compliance with the Responsible Marketing Policy, and Responsible Alcohol Marketing Policy of The Coca-Cola Company across Latam markets. Monitor and support local teams as needed.
Qualification & Requirements
- Fluent English and Spanish.
- Bachelor's degree required
- 7+ years' experience in public affairs in the public, private or NGO sector; experience in health-related public policies and regulations is preferred.
- Working across a multi-cultural, matrixed organization
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex issues to drive tangible business actions.
- Knowledge of public policy and governmental affairs.
- Deep understanding of policies related to health and nutrition
- Experience in developing long-term strategies with proven results
- Ability to work in multifunction projects aligning internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in mapping and managing sectorial regional stakeholders
- Strategic mindset
What We Can Do For You
- Iconic and Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products featuring some of the world's most popular brands including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade and more!
- Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to act faster and learn from people all over the world.
- Driven by Purpose: A purpose-centric approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and the communities we serve, while providing safe, quality products.
- Belonging to a Community: We are an organization that believes in our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, allowing everyone to bring their best to work.