We are looking for an experienced and strategic communications leader to drive global public relations and stakeholder engagement efforts across key markets, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), MENA, and RCIS regions.

This role will act as a key bridge between the organisation and the global media landscape, shaping reputation, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring consistent, impactful communication across all regions, within a business model built on independent distributors, entrepreneurial networks, and community-driven growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Global PR Strategy & Leadership

Lead and execute the global public relations strategy, ensuring alignment across regional teams and external agencies.
Drive consistent, high-impact, and brand-aligned communications across all key markets.

Reputation & Media Engagement

Strengthen the company's reputation through proactive media engagement, thought leadership, and advocacy initiatives.
Position the organisation as a responsible, ethical, and innovative leader within the direct selling industry.

Regional Support & Execution

Partner closely with regional PR leads and business teams to develop and execute locally relevant communication strategies.
Provide guidance on stakeholder engagement, reputational risk management, and crisis communications.

Crisis & Issues Management

Anticipate and manage potential reputational risks.
Lead crisis communication efforts, working closely with Legal and Compliance to ensure timely and effective responses.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

Support senior leadership and regional teams in government relations, regulatory communications, and public affairs initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Marketing, Events, and other internal teams to ensure integrated and consistent messaging across campaigns and initiatives.

Thought Leadership & Content Development

Oversee the creation of high-quality content including executive communications, media statements, and opinion pieces.
Position the organisation as a trusted voice in the industry.

Performance & Insights

Leverage data and emerging tools (including AI) to monitor media trends, measure PR effectiveness, and generate actionable insights.
Report on media coverage, sentiment, and campaign performance to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop regional communications teams, fostering alignment, capability-building, and best practices globally.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing Communications, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in public relations and communications, preferably in a regional or global capacity.
Experience in crisis communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations is essential.
Prior experience in direct selling, network marketing, or working with distributor-based / agent-driven business models is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of the reputational landscape and regulatory considerations related to direct selling is an advantage.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages (e.g., French, Arabic, Russian) are an advantage.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
High level of ownership, professionalism, and adaptability.

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