Job description
Proactive Communication and Information Sharing
· Actively communicate using diverse channels, contributing to better visibility of H&M’s Sustainability work
· Keep the relevant people updated on the CSR trends, news and other brands/industry sustainability programs
· Represent H&M in selected local meetings/events where our presence is needed or will be useful to visualize our work in a positive way
· Highlight the best practices on Sustainability with the suppliers and proactively communicate where it is needed
· Maintain extensive knowledge and understanding of our programs/activities on the ground
· Develop a communication plan
Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement
· Develop a stakeholder engagement plan
· Follow the positive developments; constructively engage with external partners and stakeholders to share efforts when needed
· Responsible for media/donors/shareholders’ visits to factories
· Based on the need, facilitate/moderate stakeholder dialogue on relevant subjects
· Develop good relations with relevant government people, authorities and embassies
Document, Analyze and provide Update on Regional Sustainability Developments
· Document on a regular basis the improvements, successful stories and impact of our activities in the factories
· Provide regular updates with analysis on critical issues of the industry to the SRM and seniors
· Provide support with relevant information and facts in the case of incidents and events
Internal Cooperation with the Head Office Sustainability team & Communication Department
· Actively interact with media/journalists – local and international – in close consultation with the Communication/Press/Info and Sustainability Department
· Draft media messages jointly with the Communication Department for respective countries
· Prepare country-specific Q&A
· Be the contact person for the press department and handle all requests in close coordination with Countries
Skills & experience
Education and Experience requirements
· Graduate from any reputed university. B.A. or above background is preferred
· At least 5 years of experience in a related position in an international company
Knowledge and Skills requirements
· Presentation skills
· Strategic thinking
· Effective communication
· Good written and Spoken English
· Well organized
· Good knowledge of Microsoft applications