**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.** You will develop and manage global, regional or market level programs using your subject matter expertise to support of our Impact pillars of Sustainability, Mindful Snacking, and Social Impact. In this role, you will direct others (internally and externally) on the implementation of programs to grow our business. **How you will contribute:** As you implement the programs, you will oversee cross-functional project teams, agencies and NGO partners, manage program budgets, create and maintain reports on program results. You will work locally with business colleagues and external partners to implement plans under each respective pillar. **What you will bring** : A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in: + Leading and managing in a related industry and/or Impact area such as Sustainability, Mindful Snacking, Social Impact or Well-being + Excellent program and project management skills + Understanding of and passion for positive influence, external social impact and business growth under one or more of our Impact pillars + Clear, effective communication skills in a variety of settings and styles **More about this role** **What you need to know about this position:** Lead and manage the Cocoa Life Program in Côte d’Ivoire, ensuring alignment with the global strategy and budget adherence. Manage the Program Management Unit team, implementing partners, and engage stakeholders, including authorities, to maximize return of investment of the program to the business. **What extra ingredients you will bring:** This role is critical to the success of the Cocoa Life program in Côte d’Ivoire. The Head of the Program in Cote d’Ivoire will be responsible for the following: **Strategic Leadership & Implementation:** + Own and implement the Cocoa Life strategy in Côte d’Ivoire, aligning with global strategy, objectives, plans, deliverables, and budget. + Develop and communicate the Côte d’Ivoire program strategy, clearly articulating goals and execution plans with in country team and partners. Seek alignment with other cocoa initiatives and government policy, optimizing program impact. + Coordinate budget development, approve partners’ plans, and make contractual arrangements. + Oversee program implementation via supervision of the Operations Manager and the program operations team; oversee implementation of operational plans, risks and opportunities, and resolve arising issues. + Own the Standard Operational Guidelines for Côte d'Ivoire, which defines relationship and coordination with partners. + Support MDLZ business and CL teams with in-depth analysis of the cocoa sector, relevant policies, and institutions in Côte d’Ivoire, providing valuable insights for decision-making to leadership. **Financial Oversight & Administration:** + Manage the Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Life budget, ensuring compliance with contracts and maximizing return on investment, demonstrating responsible financial management. + Provide overall fiscal and administrative stewardship of Cocoa Life in Côte d’Ivoire, ensuring compliance with MDLZ policies and regulations. + Supervise the Financial and Operations Managers to monitor spending against budget, identifying and addressing potential budget variances. + Improve and oversee the good functioning of administrative systems and processes managed by the Financial Manager, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and compliance with MDLZ policies. **Stakeholder Engagement & Representation:** + Act as Director General of Mondelez Côte d'Ivoire and as Representative of Cocoa Life in Côte d'Ivoire. + Represent MDLZ and the Cocoa Life Program, fostering strong relationships and collaboration, to external stakeholders, including government entities (e.g. Conseil du Café Cacao), partners, and WCF country huddle, and internally to the Cocoa Life Working Group, the West Africa MDLZ business, the SSA BU and AMEA and MEU regions. + Strengthen the reputation of MDLZ and Cocoa Life through proactive advocacy and communications, building trust and credibility with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders. + Ensure alignment and synergy with Cocoa Life in policy discussions and other relevant national/regional forums, promoting a unified and impactful approach. **Team Leadership & Management:** + Lead, manage, and develop the Cocoa Life Côte d’Ivoire team, building a high-performing team through effective recruitment, people development, and mentoring. + Ensure an appropriate organizational structure and qualified staffing, optimizing team effectiveness and efficiency. + Manage direct reports, fostering a compliant and engaged work environment where all employees can speak up, promoting open communication and ethical conduct. + Oversee the creation of work plans, regular reporting, and objective-based management, ensuring accountability and progress tracking. **Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement:** + Report program performance to the business, providing accurate KPI reporting and sign-off on final Proof of Performance reporting, demonstrating program value and impact. + Supervise the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Verification (MELV) Program Manager to coordinate monitoring of program activities according to a framework and on-time reporting, ensuring data quality and program accountability. + Drive continuous improvement through learnings and support learning processes led by the MELV team, towards an evidence-based strategy, promoting data-driven decision-making and program optimization. **Education / Certifications:** + Master’s degree in a relevant field (Development, Business Administration). + 10+ years of experience leading sustainability programs and/or procurement. **Job specific requirements:** + Experience working with senior stakeholders, including government officials. + Experience managing sizeable budgets and diverse teams. + Strong skills in program conceptualization, policy analysis, and communication. + Fluency in French and English. + Leader of MDLZ values, ethical, and compliant. + Strong networker and collaborator. + Passionate about sustainable development. + Tenacious and results-oriented entrepreneur. + Sensitive to commercial expectations and political sensitivities in West Africa. **Travel requirements:** Minimal **Work schedule:** Hybrid No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary **Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.** **The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.** **The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.** Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Type** Regular Sustainability, Well Being & Social Impact Corporate & Government Affairs At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.