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Communications Manager UTZ Certified

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Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet?

UTZ Certified is a label and program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where sustainable farming is the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfil their ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future.

UTZ Certified is one of the largest programs for sustainably produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as Sara Lee, Mars, Nestlé, Heinz, Ahold and IKEA.

UTZ Certified is headquartered in Amsterdam and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin America. UTZ Certified is looking for a:

Communications Manager

You love to work on structural plans, at the same time taking action on actual opportunities. You translate the current development, growth and diversification of UTZ Certified into a consistent action plan. Corporate Affairs are also in good hands with you, and you are an engaging spokesperson. As senior sparring partner for major global brands in their marketing and communications you lead the execution of joint campaigns. You initiate and lead new projects. As the team leader you inspire the professionals in your department, keep the overview and set priorities. Being persistent and creative you realize high impact in an inspiring and dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • All communications: corporate, PR, marketing, internal
  • Increasing visibility with and securing endorsement of UTZ Certified by all stakeholders
  • Development and execution of operational communication plans
  • External representation
  • Management of two medior communications colleagues and intern
  • Planning, monitoring and budget, and management of external suppliers

The Communications Manager reports to the Executive Director.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master degree in communications, marketing, or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of all-round experience (multichannel, internal and external), preferably CSR-related; experience in FMCG is a plus
  • Proven strategic and operational excellence in communications, experience with communications to wide variety of stakeholders
  • Proven track record in social media communications
  • Proactive, hands-on, creative, decisive, clear communicator, inspiring personality
  • Fluency in verbal and written English and Dutch. Spanish is a plus

UTZ Certified offers you a challenging position in a dynamic and international working environment, with an entrepreneurial and innovative approach. Full time employment is preferred. The position implies incidental travel.

This is your opportunity to create real value for a meaningful sustainability initiative!

Please send your application to application@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl, Annelies Pijnenburg, before 21 May 2012, mentioning Communications Manager in the subject line. First round interviews will take place 24 and 25 May. Only candidates with work & residency permit for the Netherlands/EU can be considered. For more information about this position please contact Annelies Pijnenburg: +31 (0) 6 46 68 01 91. You can contact Annelies Pijnenburg from May the 14th onwards.

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