Lead - Communications

• Develop and lead internal and external communications programs in India that is aligned with five-year plans, regional strategy, and key change programs.
• Design and develop thought leadership campaigns for members of the India Leadership Team.
• Bring together the elements ‘outside’ of traditional CP, including Syngenta Seeds, SSPL, SBPL and Seedcare, to ensure opportunities and stories are maximized and leveraged across the India and region.
• Contribute to influence and build Syngenta culture and brand through communications and engagement programs.
• Guide and transfer knowledge to ensure communications alignment across India for internal and external activities, ensuring editorial is leveraged and maximized across internal and external channels.
• Contribute to the development of the Communications function, frameworks, policies, processes, governance.
• Develop, implement and measure communications to support implementation and understanding of India priorities and five-year plan, including communicating progress and celebrating success
• Identify, develop and produce content and campaigns for various platforms about our key message pillars of innovating for farmers, safe and nutritious food, environment, culture
• and partnerships
• Develop and implement internal and external communications/thought leadership program for India Leadership team and other senior leaders and coach leaders to communicate with impact and establish two-way dialogue with their teams
• Provide leadership, advice and support on storytelling in business communications
• Guide and partner with HR to deliver communication and engagement plans that build a customer-centric, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Foster a culture of listening and dialogue between leaders and employees and address employee feedback working with leaders, using digital platforms like Yammer, town halls and other channels
• Work with global/regional Communications team as a part of India Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Team to ensure key initiatives, projects issues and stories are effectively communicated internally and externally
• Implement global and India engagement programs e.g., International Women’s Day, Mental Health Month, Pride, World Environment Day among others.
• Responsible in ensuring close alignment on communications programs and priorities among Syngenta India entities and drive functional excellence and best practice, aligned with corporate internal communication guidelines and priorities
• Implement digital communications approaches complementing traditional media and fully leveraging available channels, develop compelling content and manage a content /
• editorial calendar
• Accountable to ensure effectiveness of communications programs, content and channels through established metrics, and use the data to drive improvements.
• Champion the corporate brand, ensuring consistent implementation of corporate identity, and culture in the function
• Critical member of the India Emergency Management Team, supporting Head of Sustainability and Corporate Communications India and local teams on HSE communications and mental health and engagement activities, focusing on safety and business continuity.

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 33.4 billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 57,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com

Capabilities Knowledge and experience

• Lead, develop and deliver on India Communications strategies; advising and coaching senior leaders; change communications to deliver business change, internal and external editorial and thought leadership; creative campaign development and execution
• Proven track record in communications (15+ years)
• Experience within a global, matrixed organization
• Development of communication strategies to address complex business challenges
• Working in a changing business environment

Qualification

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in communications or related discipline
• Knowledge of communications best practice, including change communications, social media and external communications
• Agribusiness market experience (where possible) and business understanding
• Experience in varied content development for external channels, including social media
• Stakeholder management
• Cultural awareness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across teams
• Proactive with a predisposition for action.

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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