Corporate Comms & Public Affairs Intern Job Nestlé, Nairobi, Kenya
Nestlé, Nairobi, Kenya
Job description
Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a CCPA Intern based in Kenya.
Implement and management of Creating Shared Value (CSV) Project and initiatives, collaborating closely with corporate team as articulated by the company strategic objectives regarding positioning. Manage engagement with internal and external stakeholders and ensure broad awareness of our key initiatives and milestones through consistent external and internal reporting on CSV. CCPA – Along with accomplishing challenging tasks every day, the intern will receive coaching from the assignment / line manager through a structured plan and defined set of deliverables, to grow both business and leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with various internal stakeholders: Brands, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Technical, etc. as part of digital media support.
- Monitor media and social activities of competitors and share findings with the relevant business areas.
- Create a communications environment that fosters cheerful outlook, openness, engagement, and exceptional performance.
- Working closely with relevant internal business functions to manage and implement all CSV initiatives as articulated by the company’s strategic objectives regarding positioning.
- Monitor regulatory policy issues and update on their impact to business.
- Coordinate internal communications efforts, such as employee internal announcements, town hall meetings, and other communications initiatives to keep employees informed and engaged.
- Assist with planning and coordination of corporate events, such as townhall meetings, factory visits, CSV initiatives events.
- Assist in the preparation of basic reports and presentations, managing payment administrative tasks.
- Provide general administrative and communications support as assigned to CCPA team.
Qualifications
- A Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations/Affairs, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external).
- Initiative-taking approach to handling issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent communicator and creative thinker, with diligence with diligence and the ability to use creative storytelling – written, visual and verbal – through integrated communications platforms.
- Excellent organizational and time management/planning skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and related applications.
- Previous experience in PR or communication roles would be a plus.