Manager Public Affairs & Sustainability

Overview

Job Description

• This role will report into the local Head of Department and help lead the way we shape, create and develop our PA and Corporate Responsibility efforts across the UAE.
• Identify, assess and leverage relevant public affairs opportunities and/or important regulatory changes on an ongoing basis
• Help establish and maintain strategic relationships with government entities and regulatory authorities in the UAE, and ensure the company’s priorities and role are clearly conveyed
• Support in the development and execution of public affairs plans across seven emirates and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to drive ongoing projects and new initiatives
• Draft content and presentations, organize meetings and events, as well as ensure alignment with comms and marketing teams when needed (including newsletter to authorities)
• Help in risk mitigation, including online/on-ground support and documenting incidents
• Collaborate closely with other functions to ensure alignment between business and policy objectives, as well as sustainability goals and community outreach

Corporate Responsibility

• Project management of corporate responsibility initiatives that involve liaising with internal stakeholders across various departments (example: commercial, operations, finance, legal, marcomms)
• Aligning corporate responsibility and sustainability targets to international standards and local UAE government mandates
• Measuring the social impact of the initiatives and reporting on non- financial performance

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in either Public Affairs, exposure to Communications and/or Communications and Corporate Responsibility a plus
• Agency experience and/or dynamic in-house exposure, with project management experience
• Qualifications and or Experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs or Communications.
• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English communications skills
• Results and data driven - proven involvement in impactful PA/CR campaigns.
• Dedicated, reliable and accurate with great attention to detail
• A collaborative and agile mindset, able to manage a large number of stakeholders
• Organizational skills - used to simultaneously working on several projects at any one time
• Able to work under pressure with high emotional intelligence and a professional approach

Additional Information

• As part of the talabat team:
• You have the opportunity to be based in our specially designed collaborative work space in City Walk.
• You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
• Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, however you want
• Parental leave
• Working with the team, building the fastest-growing, largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.
• Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe, working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.
• Enjoy fresh fruits, cereals, beverages, tea, and discounts at our Everyday Roastery cafe next door
• Take a break in our wellbeing room, music room or take in the views of the Dubai Downtown Skyline on our roof terrace!
• Sponsored healthcare and gym membership