Position Title: Manager External Affairs - Bangladesh
Dhaka, BD
Be a part of a revolutionary change
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
We are looking for a External Affairs Manager, Bangladesh, who will lead affiliate management in the development and implementation of an integrated regulatory, fiscal and communication strategy in order to obtain stability, predictability and business growth.
Your day to day:
- Provide expertise, knowledge and advice to local management on current and emerging tobacco issues and the evolution of societal expectations, in order to increase understanding on how these issues impact the overall business strategy to develop appropriate business strategies for long-term growth.
- Develop and execute a regulatory affairs strategy in areas such as marketing, sales and product regulation to respond to local business needs while ensuring in the long-term a level-playing field.
- Lead affiliate engagement with external stakeholders and develop and maintain partnership with media, NGOs, government and other stakeholders to obtain participation of PMI in the development of local regulatory frameworks.
- Direct communication initiatives that support the business and address societal concerns on tobacco issues to position PM internally and externally as a responsible manufacturer
- Ensure consistency of messages with PMI’s worldwide position.
- Lead develop and execute internal and external communications strategies in order to support the business initiatives and priorities including regulatory and fiscal strategies and differentiate PMI.
- Develop and manage a Contributions and Community Relations program and strategy to address society’s needs and expectations in the Affiliate, as well as supports the business strategy.
- Build up fair and transparent relationship with business stakeholders like National Board of Revenue, BIDA, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, DG Health and other relevant regulatory bodies.
We’re looking for someone with:
Education preferred qualification: Degree in Law, Masters in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy.
Work experience: 5-9 years of relevant experience.
Others: skills / function specifics: Very good communication skills. Ability to form partnerships and networks. A good understanding of the Country political, regulatory and social landscape. Strong analytical skills and sound knowledge of current local and international affairs. Self-starter and motivated to perform and excel.
What we offer:
Our success depends on the talented people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress.
You will join a company that invests in you. We will support your growth as an employee through individual development and structured career management. You will join a dynamic, fast-paced work environment in a constantly evolving industry. Our employees have the courage, curiosity, and conviction to see possibilities where others only see challenges. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Join PMI and you too can:
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.
For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.
