Director Corporate Communications

Job Purpose:

To develop and implement the corporate communications strategy in alignment with the organization’s vision and strategic objectives, with the aim of enhancing its reputation and brand image both internally and externally, while ensuring that all messaging aligns with governance and sustainability values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the corporate communications strategy in line with the organization’s vision and strategic goals.
• Manage and enhance the organization’s image, reputation, and media presence both internally and externally.
• Design and execute communication plans, including crisis communication management and media response strategies.
• Draft and review press releases, official statements, speeches, and reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, government authorities, and strategic stakeholders.
• Oversee corporate communication channels such as the website, social media platforms, and internal newsletters.
• Support senior leadership with official messaging, speeches, and media engagements.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and public perception, preparing reputation and sentiment reports.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of communication campaigns and media activities.
• Provide recommendations and initiatives for continuous improvement of communication strategies based on analysis and reporting.
• Ensure alignment of communication messages with the organization’s values and commitments in governance, social responsibility, and sustainability.
• Support and promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives through communication channels.
• Plan and manage corporate events, conferences, and internal engagement activities.
• Supervise the creation of communication and promotional materials, ensuring alignment with brand identity and corporate guidelines.
• Develop and implement internal communication initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the communications team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage the communications budget and ensure efficient use of resources.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong writing and content development skills in both Arabic and English.
• Proven experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Solid knowledge of traditional and digital media, as well as social media platforms.
• Excellent relationship management skills with stakeholders and media representatives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Advanced analytical skills to prepare reputation reports and measure communication impact.
• Ability to perform under pressure and respond quickly to urgent matters.

Core Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Creativity and innovation in designing communication campaigns.
• Strategic and executional planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Strong command of MS Office and digital content management tools.