Regional Communications Director - Middle East, KSA & Africa
At a glance
Leadership Communications role at Thales. Dubai · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set the region’s internal and external communications direction around commercial goals
- Shape regional content, storytelling and channel plans while keeping messages aligned
- Build media relationships, track coverage and manage both favorable and unfavorable PR
- Run exhibitions, seminars, staff briefings and other local communications events
- Manage the communications budget and measure returns from brand initiatives
What you bring
- Hold a university or business-school master’s degree
- Bring fifteen years of communications experience in a multinational, including management
- Lead communications planning in complex organizations and coordinate projects effectively
- Write and speak English and Arabic fluently; French is an added advantage
- Use strong writing, editing and proofreading skills alongside knowledge of digital and social media
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior communications leader who can work across regional leadership, country directors, marketing, HR, media and Group teams. The role is based in Dubai with a hybrid setup and requires frequent travel across Middle Eastern countries. Applications should be submitted in English.
From the employer
Summary
The Regional Communications Director is responsible for managing all internal and external communications for the Company ensuring its messages are consistent with the Group business strategy and the Thales standards.
You will work together with the head of International Communications (functional reporting) and the Head of Region to enhance the Group’s overall brand and image. Key point of contact for the Middle East, KSA & Africa, you will daily interact with the head of region, countries’ directors, marketing director, key account managers and HR representatives. You will also cooperate regularly with the various departments of the Group Communications (Branding and Advertising, Media relations, Digital Communications, Events and Exhibitions, Managerial, HR…) and the Thales Global Business Units.
You will take decision in order to maximise the return of investments of your actions, in line with the Group Communications directives.
You will be able to challenge the status quo.
To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Your role is to drive strategic communications to support the Group's commercial objectives in the region:
- Developing an integrated communications strategy for Thales in the Region (internal and external) and scheduling the growth of local capabilities.
- Implementing communications plans to increase brand awareness and recognition for the organisation identifying the adequate communication channels.
- Managing the creation of regional content and storytelling, in line with the Group directives. Collating and analysing the various communications and ensuring consistency.
- Developing relationships with key media to secure and grow media coverage both online and offline. Maximising opportunities for positive PR and playing down any negative PR.
- Monitoring media stories relating to the company in partnership with the Group level.
- Delivering local events (exhibitions, events, seminars, staff briefings…).
- Developing the company’s internal communication strategy across the Middle East region in coordination with the HR department.
- Overseeing the annual communications budget and ensuring its use is fully maximised (R.O.I. of the initiatives for the brand awareness/public audiences).
Qualification and Education
- Graduate with a Master degree from University or Business school, you have a previous experience in communications within a multinational company (15 years) together with proven experience in management. Project management capabilities are a plus.
- A proven ability to lead communications strategies in complex organisations. An experience in Public Affairs would be appreciated.
- Mandatory proficiency in English and Arabic (oral and written). French knowledge would be a plus.
Preferred Skills
- You are recognized as a confident communicator and presenter, with refined interpersonal skills.
- You are creative and innovative, always looking for excellence.
- You are reliable, quality-oriented and conscientious.
- Your ability to plan, schedule and estimate risk is making the difference.
- You have strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are a plus.
- You master the region’s digital/social media trends.
Travel
- Frequent travels in the Middle East countries are expected.
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