Head of Communications | Dubai, UAE

One of the leading energy and power companies in the World. We are now looking for a high profile Head of Communications to lead the team and drive through new initiatives.

Job Purpose:
You will be responsible for the company’s image and reputation by directing all of the corporate communications for the Organization and its subsidiaries. Key responsibilities will be all public relations, regional and international media relations, external and internal communications, and content management, ensuring consistency and alignment with the Companies vision.

Principal Accountabilities:
1. Responsibility for the Company’s communication image and reputation.
2. Develop, implement, and manage plans and policies for the corporate communications function.
3. Manage internal and external communication activities for the company, by defining content of promotional messages and communicate the Companies goals and objectives via brand management.
4. Plan, assist with, and support the Business units in communicating Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as new ventures and deals.
5. Strategise Communications with the sister authorities and the CEO’s office and disseminating those strategies at all levels.
6. Research media trends to determine behavior patterns and new trends.
7. Ensure the consistency and alignment of key corporate messages and initiatives across all communications activities for regulating and streamlining the Business Units and its entire subsidiary/project portfolio communications.
8. Clarify Corporate Social Responsibility roles and work with Human Capital and the Sustainability team in applying the same to the company’s policies and enhance them further.
9. Provides leadership and assistance in developing and presenting new communication programs for management.
10. Heading the Survey for obtaining the Perception about the company and forwarding the results to the departments in question to clear the gaps.
11. Communicate regularly with executive committee to provide information on specific and business issues.
12. Delivers strong analysis, strategies and concepts to new program development for employees, business partners and society.
13. Effectively presents and discusses agency capabilities, based on knowledge of cases, products and services.
14. Marshal resources, as needed, to implement communication strategies including effective leading of meetings, communication of goals and assigned actions, tracking and measuring against deadlines.
15. Advise and counsel Marketing Managers in the development of PR plans and associated budgets.
16. Monitor and evaluate communication operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; make written and oral recommendations for constant improvement.
17. Develop and maintain professional contacts and affiliations with media, trade associations, government and related external resources to complete projects effectively and to facilitate and promote the dissemination of news and publicity about the Company.
18. Participate in communications and organizational strategic planning to ensure media strategy is aligned with organizational goals.
19. Drive Crisis Communications and Management strategy.
20. Assist with and support the company’s involvement in various legal networks including coordinating communication and public relation activities.
21. Design and plan semi-annual communication training seminars for department heads and respective employees.
22. Recruit and retain a qualified competent professional staff; provide regular periodic evaluations and constructive guidance to staff members; emphasizes and promote professional and ethical conduct among all employees.
23. Report on a quarterly basis the department’s progress through Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
24. Supervise subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
25. Establish strategic alliances with other government bodies such as EAA, Economic Department, etc.
26. Ensure complete compliance with applicable UAE federal laws, and/or company rules, standards and guidelines pertaining to communications and public relations activities.
27. Supervise and approve the shooting permission.

Experience:
10 to 15 year’s communications/marketing work related experience in the Energy, Power or Renewable multinational at a senior management level. First-rate hands-on crisis management, investor relations, media relations skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key trade press.

Skills:
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Initiates and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Strong product knowledge.
• Knowledge of the World Wide Web as an educational research tool.
• Able to multitask efficiently in a fast passed environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Core Competencies:
• Leadership skills
• Personable
• Customer Service Orientation
• Communication Skills
• Creativity & Innovation
• Planning & Organizing
• Organizational Commitment
• Achievement Motivation
• Results-oriented
• Flexibility

Key Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:
Based in English Speaking Countries
English Speaking Countries National

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