Director Government Communications Department UAE Nationals Only

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a Director for its Government Communication Department. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and at least 15 years of management experience. Responsibilities include strategizing departmental objectives, enhancing communication plans, and managing brand consistency across media platforms. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, healthcare, and educational subsidies for children.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Housing and furniture allowance

Health care benefits

Educational subsidies for children

Annual vacation airline tickets

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in Management and Communication.
• Experience overseeing media related activities.
• Familiarity with international best practices in communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strategize the Mission and Objectives of the department.
• Develop and implement Government Communications Plans.
• Manage Website and Social Media Platforms.
• Oversee all Internal and External Events.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Brand management

Education

Masters degree in a related field

Job description

Description

The Government Communication Department seeks an incumbent for the position of Director to follow up the implementation of the activities related to the department and participate in the formulation of policies and development of strategies related to Government Communication that oversees all media related activities and ensure consistency with the strategic directions of the University.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strategize the Mission and Objectives of the Government Communications Department in Zayed University in accordance to United Arab Emirates National Agenda 2021 Vision.
• Develop and implement as well as measure and improve Zayed University Strategic and Annual Government Communications Plans in accordance to the University Strategic Plan and National Agenda.
• Develop and implement as well as measure and improve the Government Communications Department Methodologies which include Policies and Procedures in accordance to Excellence Standards.
• Organize and manage all the Internal and External Zayed University Events as well as Activities in accordance to international best practices.
• Deploy and enforce the standardization of the Zayed University Brand across all communications and marketing functions and actions in accordance to the United Arab Emirates Guidelines.
• Manage Zayed University Website as well as Social Media Platforms in accordance to international best practices and the United Arab Emirates Guidelines.
• Manage Zayed University Publications starting from Publications Design and ending with Printed Publications in accordance to the University Branding Manual.
• Lead as well as motivate the teams of communications and marketing experts of the Government Communications Department to achieve Departmental Objectives.
• Strategically and functionally develop and improve the communications and marketing operations in Zayed University in accordance.

Requirements

Must possess a Masters degree in a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 15 years relevant experience in Management and Communication or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. Cash housing a furniture allowance annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

Required Experience: Director