Masdar
Head, Communications ZSP
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
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Job expiry date: 23/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
10/05/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 40,000 - 50,000 per month
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Not applicable
Expiration date
23/06/2025
Job description
To safeguard and strengthen the Zayed Sustainability Prizeās brand and reputation by leading the development and execution of the communications strategy and targeted plans across the UAE and international markets, ensuring alignment with the organizationās mission, vision, and values.
Required skills
corporate communications
public relations
digital communications strategy
social media management
executive communications support
content development
media relations
event communications planning
speech writing
crisis communication
communications analytics
stakeholder engagement
influencer engagement
communications strategy
budget management
project management
performance measurement
internal communications
media training
campaign management
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the Prizeās annual communications plans and KPIs for the unit and contribute to performance monitoring and reporting
- Develop and oversee the Prizeās communications strategies in alignment with business priorities
- Implement the communications strategy through thought leadership, media relations, content development, and strategic communications
- Develop and execute event specific communications plans and lead strategic communication initiatives
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to ensure alignment and relevance of communications strategies
- Lead and manage PR agencies and their activities across domestic, international and strategic communications
- Oversee performance measurement and ROI of PR campaigns
- Provide executive communications support to senior leadership including drafting speeches and internal messages
- Oversee the development and distribution of news releases, fact sheets, and other corporate communications materials
- Create and maintain positive media relationships and manage media inquiries
- Leverage social media to support and amplify the organizationās communications strategy
- Oversee media training for spokespeople
- Lead digital communications strategies including social media, website development, influencer engagement, and digital campaigns
- Ensure digital platforms are updated with the latest tools and content
- Increase social media engagement, impressions and followers
- Implement digital initiatives such as web series and newsletters
- Direct content and engagement strategies across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Monitor reputational risks and inform executive management
- Regularly review and update crisis communication plans
Experience & skills
- At least 10 years of experience in senior roles in corporate communications in large and reputable organizations
- Proven track record managing teams delivering corporate communications in challenging environments
- Experience in the UAE with strong knowledge of local rules and regulations related to sustainability
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Deep understanding of sustainability trends
- Knowledge of diverse communication media and latest marketing trends
- Strong budget management skills
- Excellent computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office tools
- Strong time management and attention to detail
