Director – Government Communication Department (UAE National)

• Nationality: UAE National (Male or Female)
• Work Location: Dubai
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role within government communication
• Age Range: 35–45

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the government communication strategy in line with the Ministry’s objectives.
• Build and manage strong relationships with local and international media outlets.
• Oversee media relations and the issuance of official press releases and statements.
• Supervise media campaigns, awareness initiatives, and digital content.
• Manage crisis communication and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and operational plans for the department and monitor achievement of approved objectives.
• Supervise administrative operations including planning, budgeting, reporting, service delivery,evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and monitor the performance of organizational units under the department to avoid duplication and ensure alignment of objectives.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with external stakeholders and motivate internal partners to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, review, approve, and enhance work procedures, performance indicators, and quality standards, and submit improvement recommendations to senior management for approval.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and high-quality performance.
• Monitor performance indicators, review achievement levels, evaluate staff performance, and prepare the department’s annual performance report.
• Provide full support to the direct supervisor and perform any additional tasks as assigned.

Specialized Responsibilities

• Supervise media support provided to ministers and senior leadership.
• Oversee implementation of internal and external communication strategies with stakeholders.
• Supervise organization of official events, campaigns, and government communication activities related to the entity’s mandate.
• Oversee preparation and execution of all marketing and media materials (print, audio, and visual).
• Supervise implementation of the entity’s digital media strategy.
• Monitor all media coverage related to the entity and prepare follownup reports.
• Oversee official spokesperson participation across all media channels.
• Supervise issuance of periodic publications related to the entity.
• Coordinate with the Government Communication Office at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet to ensure alignment with national communication strategies.
• Supervise documentation of all activities and events of the entity.
• Ensure application of quality standards for the entity’s official website in coordination with concerned stakeholders.