Director of Conferences and Communication Department

مركز الإمارات للدراسات والبحوث الاستراتيجية; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to lead and manage its official events. This role involves developing comprehensive plans to ensure logistical excellence and optimal media coverage while fostering partnerships that align with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public relations or marketing, complemented by extensive experience in supervisory roles. Join a forward-thinking organization where your skills in strategic thinking, leadership, and effective communication will drive impactful initiatives and elevate the organization's profile in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 13 years of experience, including 6 years in supervisory roles.
• Master's degree with 11 years of experience, including 4 years in supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute ECSSR’s official events with logistical excellence.
• Oversee media relations and promote ECSSR’s activities and publications.
• Plan and organize conferences, seminars, and lectures.

Skills

Flexibility and agility

Strategic thinking

Leadership qualities

Effective organization

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Overall Objectives

Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to manage and execute ECSSR’s official events, ensuring logistical excellence, alignment with corporate identity, and optimal media coverage in collaboration with relevant departments. Oversee interactions with external stakeholders and foster sustainable partnerships to support ECSSR’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

Experience

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, or a related field.

1. Bachelor’s degree with 13 years of relevant experience, including 6 years in supervisory roles.
2. Master’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in supervisory roles.
3. PhD with 8 years of relevant experience.

Note: No additional requirements.

Specialized and General Responsibilities

1. Prepare, evaluate, and follow up on cooperation agreements with local and foreign agencies to maximize outcomes.
2. Manage communication with external communities, agencies, and companies to promote ECSSR’s developments, activities, and events.
3. Manage media relations to cover ECSSR’s news, including interviews and visual reports, coordinating with the Media Department, and build strong media relationships.
4. Supervise the development of social media and marketing plans aligned with departmental agendas and annual goals.
5. Promote ECSSR’s activities and publications, and actively utilize social media within the allocated budget.
6. Plan, organize, and market conferences, seminars, lectures, and other events.
7. Foster cooperation with domestic and international academic institutions and think tanks through joint events.
8. Supervise website content across social media platforms.
9. Evaluate employee performance and identify development needs.
10. Perform any other tasks within the scope of work as assigned.

Behavioral and Professional Competencies

1. Flexibility and agility.
2. Strategic thinking and decision-making.
3. Managing strategic priorities and achieving results aligned with government objectives.
4. Empowering teams and delegating effectively.
5. Anticipating future trends and technological advancements.
6. Report preparation and data analysis skills.
7. Innovative mindset and capacity to drive transformational change.
8. Leadership qualities and good negotiation skills.
9. Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
10. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the role.
11. Effective organization, planning, and time management skills.
12. Ability to work under pressure and resolve challenges.
13. Openness to global perspectives and familiarity with ECSSR’s products and information sources.
14. Proficiency in English language skills.