Director - Corporate Communications

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the entity’s corporate communications strategy in alignment with government directives and national vision
• Oversee all internal communication activities to ensure employee awareness, engagement, and alignment with institutional goals
• Manage external communications including press releases, official statements, announcements, and public messaging
• Serve as an official spokesperson for the entity when required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, government communication offices, and key stakeholders
• Lead communication planning and ensure timely, accurate, and controlled messaging during sensitive situations
• Ensure all communication content complies with government policies, protocols, and approval procedures
• Supervise branding, reputation management, and public image of the entity
• Oversee preparation of speeches, briefing materials, and executive messaging for senior leadership
• Coordinate with other government entities to ensure message alignment and consistency
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing reports and recommendations to leadership
• Lead and develop the communications team, ensuring high performance and capability building

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10–15+ years of experience in corporate or government communication
• Proven leadership experience in a government or semi-government entity
• Strong understanding of government protocols, media regulations, and official communication procedure
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills (written and spoken
• Experience in communication and stakeholder engagement at senior level

Key Skills

• strategic government communications planning
• Media and public relations management
• Crisis communication and reputation management
• Executive and speech written
• Stakeholder and intergovernmental coordination
• Leadership and team development
• High-level diplomacy and discretion