Philip Morris International recruits a Communication Specialist Trainee

Philip Morris International seeking a Communication Specialist Trainee.

We foster curiosity and personal ambition. The more you learn, the more you progress – and so do we as a Company. That is why we invest in you and in your development. You keep broadening your horizons, discovering and experiencing the new and unknown every single day, packing more experience in a shorter timeframe.

The opportunity

Philip Morris Manufacturing Senegal is seeking a Communication Specialist Intern who will join the Operations Team.

As a Communication Specialist Intern, you will team up with Open+ Manager to :

Participate in the development, decision-making and deployment of the overall Operations communication plan based on the strategy and objectives.
Share and create engagement throughout all organization departments and levels, following the communications guidelines by utilizing the supporting tools.
Liaise with Global Ops communication identify/improve/standardize appropriate communication tools, channels (Intranet, Newsletters, Townhall events, etc.) and themes and propose communication plans for the for the factory; Continuously identify and share with other Factory communication peers.
Ensure effective communication, implementation & follow-up of all regional & local key messages ( Ops Survey participation, PMI values, Business Updates, etc.) in order to ensure employee engagement and understanding of all Objectives and Strategies.
Coordinate with the support of Ops finance the preparation of Monthly, Quartely communication activities from the Operations Director.
Coordinate and monitor a successful implementation of the Operations communication plan by ensuring regular review of specific communications with the Manager OPEN+ and the Factory Management Team
Coordinate the planning and successful organization of local events (Christmas party, etc.), local team-building events (Summer picnic, etc.) and major OPEN+ activities/workshops (CBN,SDDS etc.). Coordinate visits of PMI Senior Management and Support in the planning of factory visits from Market representatives (other legal entities and non-PMI) in close cooperation with External Affairs .
Manage external companies supporting the local communication plan and/or events based a pre-approved budget.
Coordinate & Execute the overall Recognition and Reward local program related to OPEN+(ABCD Awards, Thank you card,) in order to sustain and improve the local strategic objectives
Adhere to all company’s Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and instructions. Actively support OPEN+ deployment team to coordinate all related communication around OPEN+ with the factory. Coordinate Phase Assessment communication and timely update organization on OPEN progress and any others development from Global open teamSkills & competences
- College/University degree in Communications or equivalent
- Experience in using Microsoft Office
- Agile and flexible, capable of dealing with ambiguity and confront challenges and opportunities with speed, endurance and decisiveness;
- Thrive for improvements and constant development;
- Good command of English
- Strong communication skills.
What we offer
- Internship opportunity for at least 6 months renewable.
- Financial compensation during the internship.