Director of Conferences and Communication Department

TheECSSR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Abu Dhabi is on the lookout for a Director of Conferences and Communication Department. This pivotal role involves developing and executing strategic plans for managing official events, ensuring logistical excellence, and fostering partnerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public relations, a strong grasp of media relations, and a passion for promoting organizational activities. If you are a strategic thinker with a knack for event management and communication, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in public relations, including 6 years in supervisory roles.
• Master’s degree with 11 years of experience, including 4 years in supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with external stakeholders and agencies.
• Plan and organize conferences, seminars, and lectures.
• Supervise social media planning and develop marketing strategies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Media Relations

Event Management

Analytical Skills

Social Media Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or Marketing

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Director of Conferences and Communication Department

The ECSSR Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

The ECSSR is seeking a Director of Conferences and Communication Department to develop and execute plans for managing official events, ensuring logistical excellence, alignment with corporate identity, and optimal media coverage in coordination with relevant departments. The role involves overseeing interactions with external stakeholders and cultivating partnerships to support strategic goals.

Qualifications

Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, or similar major 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.

- PhD with 8 years of experience.

Specialized-General Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate cooperation agreements with local and international agencies, ensuring effective implementation.
• Manage communication with external community, agencies, and companies to promote ECSSR’s activities.
• Manage media relations, coordinate interviews and visual news reports with the Media Department, and build media relationships.
• Supervise social media planning and develop annual marketing strategies for events.
• Promote ECSSR’s activities and publications, including social media campaigns.
• Plan, organize, and market conferences, seminars, and lectures.
• Organize joint events with domestic and international academic institutions and think tanks.
• Oversee website content across social media platforms.
• Evaluate employee performance and identify development needs.
• Perform other tasks within the scope of work as assigned.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Flexibility, strategic thinking, effective decision-making, and management of priorities.
• Focus on government objectives and results orientation.
• Empowerment and delegation skills.
• Report preparation skills.
• Innovation and capacity for transformational change.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and policies related to the work field.
• Ability to organize, plan, and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills, familiarity with forecasting tools, and data analysis.
• Openness to global perspectives and continuous learning.