100000007129.Head of Content

Key Result Areas:

• Lead the development of high-quality, original content across English and Arabic for reports, articles, press releases, speeches, presentations, and digital platforms.
• Define and enforce editorial standards, tone of voice, and style guidelines to ensure consistency across all communications.
• Oversee content strategy and editorial calendar planning across all communication channels.
• Supervise content review, editing, and approval processes to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with institutional messaging.
• Support media relations activities including drafting responses, coordinating media inquiries, and contributing to positive media coverage.
• Oversee preparation of leadership communications including speeches, letters, emails, and presentations for external stakeholders.
• Lead coordination of media interviews, briefings, and speaking engagements, including speechwriting and talking points development.
• Oversee content development for the website, social media platforms, and other digital communication channels.
• Support design, drafting, and editing of annual reports and key institutional publications.
• Monitor media coverage and communications trends, maintaining records and insights for reporting and strategy development.
• Support planning and coordination of events, workshops, and conferences from a content and communications perspective.
• Identify and develop strategic speaking opportunities for leadership and support related content preparation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure integrated and aligned messaging across programs, research, and engagement activities.
• Ensure content supports the Center’s mission, enhances visibility, and strengthens public positioning.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Arabic Studies, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in content development, editorial management, communications, journalism, or corporate communications, including at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end content strategy, editorial planning, and multi-channel content production (print, digital, and social media).
• Strong experience in drafting, editing, and overseeing high-level bilingual content (English and Arabic), including speeches, reports, and institutional publications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, impactful messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of branding, tone of voice, editorial standards, and integrated communications strategies.
• Experience working with senior leadership on executive communications and public-facing messaging.
• Strong media awareness with experience supporting media relations, press communications, and reputational content.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and content management systems; familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, and basic analytics tools is an advantage.