Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability Manager

About the role

ECCBC Algeria is looking for a Public Affairs, Corporate Communications & Sustainability Manager to join its Country Management Team. The role leads external engagement, reputation management and the sustainability agenda in Algeria, acting as the main interface with governmental, institutional and community stakeholders and supporting business growth through responsible and sustainable practices.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Public Affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy, mapping and engaging with governmental, institutional, industry, community and NGO stakeholders.
• Maintain trusted relationships with public authorities and monitor the regulatory, political and socio-economic environment, providing the Country Management Team with external intelligence.
• Coordinate external corporate communication aligned with Group priorities, monitor media and digital channels, and produce regular reputation reports.
• Support corporate messaging, media relations, senior management visibility and the management of sensitive issues and reputational risks.
• Coordinate local sustainability priorities (recycling, water, community empowerment), build relationships with NGOs and community partners, and coordinate initiatives that strengthen the social licence to operate.
• Identify external regulatory, institutional and reputational risks, maintain an external risk map, and work with other functions on mitigation plans.
• Represent ECCBC in external forums, support key business projects from a Public Affairs perspective, and report on Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability activities through Group tools.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication or related fields.
• Proven experience engaging with senior governmental, regulatory and institutional stakeholders, and an established stakeholder network.
• University degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, Business, International Relations or a related field; postgraduate degree or MBA is a plus.
• Fluent or highly proficient in Arabic, French and English; international and multicultural experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in reputation, issues and/or crisis management.
• Good understanding of sustainability and community engagement.
• Strong understanding of the Algerian institutional, regulatory and business environment.