Country Lead Public Affairs

Full time @Coca Cola Uganda in Management Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 24407
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Closing Date 2026/08/11
Reference Number CCB260729-2
Job Title Country Lead Public Affairs
Job Category Legal and Public Affairs – Communication and Sustainability
Company Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Uganda
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Kampala
Job Description Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, we are seeking a strategic and influential Country Lead Public Affairs to lead stakeholder engagement and advance the company’s public affairs agenda. 

 

As Country Lead Public Affairs, you will report directly to the Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Director

 

Key Purpose Statement

Shape and protect CCBU’s operating environment by leading strategic engagement with government, regulators, industry bodies and other key stakeholders, while influencing policy, strengthening corporate reputation, mitigating external risks and enabling sustainable business growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities • Develop and execute the country public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, regulators, industry associations and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor political, legislative and regulatory developments and provide strategic counsel on business implications.
• Lead advocacy initiatives that support business priorities and a favourable policy environment.
• Represent the company in external forums to strengthen CCBU’s reputation, influence and corporate standing.
• Identify and mitigate policy, regulatory and reputational risks that may impact business continuity and growth.
• Drive strategic partnerships that advance sustainability, corporate citizenship and shared value objectives.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement planning, executive briefings, and compliance with company governance and ethical standards.
Skills, Experience & Education Minimum Qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, International Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• A Postgraduate Qualification in Public Policy, Corporate Affairs,Communications, Law or Business Administration will be an added advantage. 

 

Experience
• 8–10 years’ experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior government officials, regulators, industry bodies and other strategic stakeholders.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing or a multinational environment will be an added advantage.

Competencies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of public policy, regulatory and legislative processes.
• Strategic thinking with strong business and political acumen.
• Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of integrity, diplomacy and executive presence.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and competing priorities.

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