Director Internal Communications Etisalat - United Arab Emirates

Job Description

• Direct and develop  internal communications guidelines, and roadmap in coordination with Group, CMU and OpCos management
• Direct and oversee Programs to foster  communication within the Group, Clusters and OpCos
• Ensure all internal communications are consistent and aligned with organization’s brand strategy and guidelines
• Work closely with  Group IT to launch and manage content of Group intranet
• Direct, develop and maintain an internal communications program that identifies company's strategic messages and effectively delivers  those messages
• Define and manage  the internal communications architecture, including; target audiences, information needs, messages, media, forums, channels, frequency, techniques, and tools
• Write, edit and manage design of staff communication including but not limited to corporate broadcasts, presentations, speeches, etc.
• Secure required approvals for internal communication
• Counsel other managers in the organization regarding best ways to communicate information to the employees
• Liaise with Clusters and OpCos to develop Internal Communication Programs
• Measure the effectiveness of Internal Communication and make enhancements
• Develop  the Internal Communication strategy for the Group and oversee the implementation of this strategy across the Group
• Review, analyse and recommend the streamlining of various processes of the function to support synergy and enhance corporate performance and efficiency.
• Monitor, track and follow up on the performance and competence of the team.
• Develop and recommend the financial and manpower budget for Internal Communications. Control the budget within approved parameters

Desired Skills & Experience

8 to 10 years of experience in Internal Communications with at least 4 years in a managerial role in a large and progressive business organization

ideally experience of working within a TMT environment

excellent verbal/written English.  Arabic lanugage a significant advantage

Must have proven track record of developing internal communcations programmes

Company Description

Etisalat is the Middle East’s largest operator and the GCC’s third largest corporation. With a market value of approximately Dhs. 80 billion (USD 20 billion) and annual revenues of over Dhs. 32 billion (USD 8.7 billion) Etisalat is today on the verge of being numbered amongst the top ten operators in the world.

Etisalat is a multinational, blue-chip organisation with operations in seventeen countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. An estimated 2 million people benefit from regular work supplying Etisalat or its customers, including 53,000 who are directly employed by the company. Etisalat now has access to a population of more than two billion and its satellite network provides services over two thirds of the planet’s surface.

Etisalat is rated by Moody's: Aa3, Standard & Poor's: AA- and Fitch Ratings: A+, some of the highest ratings for a telecommunications company anywhere in the world. This reflects the company’s strong balance sheet, low debt position and proven long-term performance.

For further information please visit www.etisalat.ae