Job Title: Communications Director
My client is a semi government authority based in Dubai, and through expansion, they are currently looking to recruit a Communications Director.
Job Purpose: Directs and manages the Communications Directorate’s activities, taking overall responsibility for achieving its goals, consolidating the performance, and facilitating unified reporting to the Director General on all matters relating to marketing, internal and external communications, public relations, website content management and communications events. Responsible for 5 staff.
- Prepares the company’s communications annual budget and presents it to the Senior Finance Director for consolidation.
- Recommends the agencies’ communications annual budgets based on the agencies framework agreement in coordination with the Senior Finance Manager and agency CEOs.
- Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing the Communications Directorate’s strategies in compliance with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Sets overall procedures and standards for the communications function in conjunction with the applicable policies and directives as set by the company and Dubai Government.
- Coordinates with the company’s Directors and agencies’ CEOs to identify communications needs and liaise with news, media, public interest groups and agencies concerning authority’s activities.
- Oversees the marketing, public relations and event management activities to ensure that they are aligned with those activities performed by the the company’s agencies; and develops an innovative technique to improve the flow of information from the company to the company’s agencies and to the general public.
- Controls and monitors the development and design of all the company’s wide public relations and communications products, including brochures, internal newsletters, articles, web content and news releases.
- (preparing a yearly plan) Plans and ensures the company’s participation in international and national events that promote and maximize the agency’s brand and image in line with the communication strategy; and identifies opportunities where the company is able to receive media coverage.
- Oversees market and industry trends and analyze competitors to maintain the company’s leadership position and evaluates competitive marketing communications and public relations strategies.
- Ensures effective utilization of marketing communications and public relations resources within assigned budget.
- Advises on and negotiates contracts, framework agreements with agency CEOs, and cooperative arrangements with advertising agencies, PR firms and other communications service vendors as delegated.
- Evaluates the success of comprehensive marketing communications and public relations programs that will enhance the company’s brand and image within the marketplace.
Requirements
**Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a managerial role**
**Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations or equivalent from a recognized University**
You will also have the following:
Experience and/or knowledge of Advertising and Event Management
Experience and/or knowledge of branding and PR best practices and processes.
Excellent relationship management, planning and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Proven experience in Staff Development and Strategic Planning skills
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