Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW) Manager - Nestle

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

We are currently looking for a Nutrition, Health & Wellness Manager who will Drive excellence in the development and execution of Nestlé CWAR NHW strategy to create business value, in line with Nestlé’s Purpose & Nestlé CWAR’s vision “to be recognized for enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future in Central West Africa by providing affordable and accessible nutrition

If you are compelled by our company’s vision and you’re a skilled communicator who can translate complex nutrition information into simple-to-understand messages for consumers and to create business value, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive Nestlé’s recognition as the leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company by its provision of affordable and accessible nutrition.
• Develop a deep understanding of business-relevant NHW Nutrition, Health & Wellness (NHW) reality to help business uncover and select insights and opportunities for growth with purpose by translating science and public health data into meaningful market I&R and communication strategies as well as through nutrition landscaping activities as well as studies and research.
• Partner with brand builders to build strong brands with purpose – specifically to develop relevant, effective, nutrition health and wellness brand equity-building actions to support sound business decisions and ensuring that all data are properly registered and updated in Globe/GREAT.

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to establish Nestlé’s NHW leadership in the Market and beyond
• Contribute to win the hearts and minds of consumers and stakeholders:
• Improve employees NHW knowledge to ensure leadership in the roll-out of our NHW agenda and competitiveness in driving purchasing decision and nurture trust
• Actively participate & contribute to the B-NHW and Nutrition Network activities
• Report all market initiatives. Cross-fertilize experiences and best practices among peers.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or life science field with nutrition specialization.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience as a nutritionist in Nutrition and Food technology.
• Experience in nutrition communication is an asset
• Experience in Advocacy or interaction with public Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Must be bilingual (English & French)
• Good communication skills (both written & oral)
• Working experience in nutrition and brands – innovation and renovation
• In-depth understanding of nutrition and driving nutrition and wellness through research, corporate programmes and consumer insight programmes.
• Consumer understanding in food manufacturing industry and Regulatory insights
• Knowledge in behavior change and communication in the food manufacturing industry
• Knowledge in Compliance with Health and Nutrition Claims

Minimum Educational qualification: Master’s degree in Nutrition

Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience as a nutritionist in Nutrition and Food technology.