Public Affairs and Communications Specialist

Job Identification

We are looking for a PAC Specialist who is responsible for supporting the external and internal communications, support and implement corporative-social responsibility projects, and maintain communications with state bodies located in Baghdad, Iraq.

What We Expect

• Provide specialist advice to Head of Corporate affairs and sustainability and assist in the formulation of Government and External Relations strategies and policies related to CCI in Iraq. 
• Building strong relations with key government officials, public corporates, and media agencies.    
• Develop Government relations, Internal and external communications strategies to use in resolving CCI operational challenge in Iraq. 
• Lead on the internal communication channels (press, email, meetings … etc.).
• Prepare media kit and speeches for internal and external purposes.
• Prepare press-releases for internal and external media.
• Develop daily and monthly reports for communications team in Iraq
• Establish good relations with key speakers and opinion leaders in Iraq.
• Assist Head of CAS on CCI reputational risks in Iraq.
• Lead CCI Iraq CSR programs in Iraq, in line with the CCI vision with account of the key aspects of environment protection.
• Lead an effective internal and external communication on CSR issues to contribute in maintaining the image and reputation of CCI Iraq.
• Lead CSR events in Iraq, in collaboration with relevant departments. 

Qualifications

• Experience in public and private sectors for at least 5 years.
• Bachelor's degree in political science.
• Advance in English is required.
• Computer literate. 
• Good knowledge of government processes.
• Ability to manage requests efficiently and effectively.

What We Embrace

• “People Centered” Focus
• Equal Salary Advocate
• A Globally Diverse/An International Workplace
• Inclusive Team-Building Activities
• Digital Learning Opportunities
• Leadership Exposure With Organizational Events
• Inclusive Language And Culture
• Social Clubs/Networks
• Inclusive/Family-Friendly Policies

Who We Are

CCI is a multinational beverage company operating in Azerbaijan, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. CCI produces, distributes, and sells The Coca-Cola Company's sparkling and still beverages. With 30 bottling plants, 3 fruit processing plants, and more than 10,000 employees in 11 countries, CCI offers a wide range of beverages to a consumer base of 430 million.

Our purpose at CCI is to create value for our employees, customers, consumers, and community. In line with our vision to become the best FMCG company, we put people at the core of everything we do. We achieve successful results with our people who come together as One Team, committing to live by our shared values of passion, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Our ambition is to become a great place to work, which is inclusive, diverse, and inspiring, with its key organizational and leadership capabilities.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our commitment at CCI, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We are proud to become the fourth company to obtain the EQUAL-SALARY global certification and proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, covering in all our countries.

We take responsibility for the future with our Sustainability Commitments for 2030.

Focusing our roadmap on six main areas, including packaging, water, and climate on environmental issues; human rights, diversity & inclusion, and community investments on social issues, we pledged 9 commitments to continuously improve our efforts. To ensure that by the year 2030, 35% of newly hired individuals, 40% of managerial positions, and 50% of executive committee members are comprised of women.