Director, Public Affairs on Health & Ingredients - LATAM OU

ectrum of topics impacting the system and the communities in which we operate.

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.