Regulatory Affairs Associate Manager, Africa Sub-Saharan at Avon

What you'll be doing:

• Working largely independently in large/multiple markets in Africa Sub-Saharan region ensuring regulatory aspects are dealt with effectively and accurately, although in cases of complex, sensitive or strategic issues would make reference to a more senior professional. Ensures that Avon complies with country and industry regulations and that the interests of the company are protected at all times. Provides regulatory guidance for business initiatives within the markets covered minimizing the risk of non-compliance with all aspects of regulations. Participates and represents Avon’s interests in professional business and sector associations.
• Ensures the effective management of working relations in matrix organization and provides support to Head of Regulatory Affairs, Middle East and Africa for all new product initiatives, geographical analysis and legislation implementation within Avon within the responsibility area.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing regulatory strategic direction to the South Africa commercial business  the context of Regulatory requirements that include product registration/notification, advertising & claim support, legislation monitoring & compliance and government affairs.  Ensuring both upwards and downwards communication flow.  Provides strategic planning and vision for the African markets.
• Provides strategic anticipation of potential Regulatory developments that impacting the entire portfolio in sub-Saharan Africa region using a strong internal and external network (in particular for those markets with no local Regulatory associates).  Working with Regional, Global and local teams as appropriate ensures appropriate business awareness of regulatory developments.   Provides active Government relations leadership within Africa sub-Saharan region for regulatory issues building corporate relations with key Associations, Government and 3rd party notification/certification agencies as appropriate, (following NCTO Ethics & Compliance policy). Is proactively involved in lobbying and commenting processes to support business during legislative development within the cluster markets.
• Provides business focused regulatory leadership for New Market entry or Business model evolution projects including engaging with governmental bodies to ensure company obligations are clearly identified and compliance process implemented with minimum business impact.
• Responsible for Regulatory compliance for Avon’s and Justine’s entire product portfolio in SA and other African sub-Saharan markets in all areas of technical regulation related to Products. Partner to the Management teams of SA  is involved in strategic business projects and Regulatory developments. Accountable for the on-time delivery of compliant products. Actively participates in the local Management Boards, Business reviews etc as appropriate.
• Takes appropriate action to avoid or resolve regulatory issues and developments with minimal business impact. Ensures full and complete implementation of regulatory changes through leadership of matrix projects ensuring development and documentation of agreed processes to maintain future compliance.