
Robert Walters
Awareness and Outreach Lead
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 26/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
12/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
26/11/2026
Job description
Moving the UAE towards a circular economy depends on people changing how they live and consume, and this Abu Dhabi position leads the public awareness work behind a major national sustainability initiative. The awareness and outreach strategy is yours to shape, aligned with the initiative's objectives and national priorities. Large-scale campaigns, community activations and engagement programmes are designed and overseen here. Brand positioning and messaging run across digital, PR, media and events. Government entities, media organisations, cultural institutions and community groups are key partners. Creative agencies and communications providers work under your management, with budgets, timelines and performance tracked closely. A team reports to you, and mentoring them is part of the role. This position is open to UAE nationals with 8 to 10 years in strategic communications, PR, brand management or campaign leadership. Arabic is strongly preferred alongside excellent English, and the role is fully on-site.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead the awareness and outreach strategy in line with the initiative's objectives and national priorities
- Design and oversee large-scale public awareness campaigns, community activations and engagement programmes
- Lead brand positioning, messaging and external communications across digital, PR, media and events
- Build partnerships with government entities, media organisations, cultural institutions and community stakeholders
- Manage creative agencies, communications partners and external service providers
- Control campaign budgets, timelines, deliverables and performance measurement
- Create strategies that encourage public participation and positive behavioural change
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for consistent communications
- Mentor and lead the Awareness and Outreach team
Experience & skills
- Hold UAE nationality
- Bring 8 to 10 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, brand management, public engagement or campaign leadership
- Demonstrate delivery of large-scale awareness campaigns, community engagement programmes or national events
- Show strong experience managing agencies, media partners and multiple stakeholders
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field, with a postgraduate qualification as an advantage
- Communicate in excellent English, with Arabic strongly preferred
- Offer experience in government, sustainability, social impact, fashion or consumer goods, which is advantageous
- Work fully on-site in Abu Dhabi