Regional Head of Compliance

Job description / Role

POSITION: Regional Head of Compliance - MENA
DIVISION: Nestle Nutrition
LOCATION: NME HO, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
REPORTS TO: Regional Business Head - MENA


Major Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for 'relation creating initiatives/activities' amongst key government departments, representatives of WHO and other concerned UN agencies, opinion leaders and relevant external stakeholders (medical associations, industrial associations, etc) in order to communicate on issues of importance for our Infant Nutrition business & code related matters

• Actively lobby in all countries of the Region in order to get balanced local codes in line with the WHO guidelines and industry-friendly regulations and standards relevant to infant nutrition products
• Encourage governments to set up relevant monitoring bodies as regards their local code or WHO Code
• Become the key Nestle liaison person with Regional and local offices of WHO, FAO, and other relevant UN agencies such as UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNDP, and be seen as the knowledge partner in order to develop a good reputation amongst key WHO and other relevant UN officials
• Assist with ensuring in all countries the implementation of the WHO Code and related matters, with the Nestle Instructions as the guideline. Ensure effective implementation of local WHO Code Management System in every country.
• Handle, as required, Public Affairs requirements of Nestle Nutrition MENA Region, together with Nestle local teams (Country Managers, Nestle Nutrition staff) on code related matters.
• Support markets to manage issues/crises as and when they arise on code related matters.
• Issue clarification on grey areas and legal opinions
• Manages and Coordinates in the market readiness for internal and external (FTSE4Good) audits.

Requirements

• 10 years extensive experience in dealing with key government departments and international organizations across the region to foster harmonious relations and communicate important issues on Infant Nutrition business
• Educational background in nutrition or science/ political science/ law
• Bilingual English & Arabic
• Deep knowledge of infant nutrition market
• Ability to deal closely with contacts and build strong, sustainable relationships
• Has regional experience and travel extensively (25-30% of time) in visiting Regional markets
• Managed independently under challenging/demanding market environments and political scenes to achieve and exceed goals
• Has experience of managing teams across markets
• Experience in Local legislative processes

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.