Internal Communications Specialist

Saab; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company, Saab, seeks an Internal Communications and Events Specialist in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing engaging communication strategies, managing internal events, and building relationships with employees. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, a degree in a related field, and a passion for content creation.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Approximately 3 years of experience in internal communications or related field.
• Experience with event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies aligned with company goals.
• Plan, organize, and manage company events like town halls and conferences.
• Measure and adjust the effectiveness of internal communications and events.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Your Role

As an Internal Communications and Events Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing engaging internal communication strategies, stories, visuals, and supporting internal and external events for Saab in the UAE. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi at Saab's offices in Tawazun Industrial Park and will report to the Head of Communications for Middle East and Africa.

• Craft engaging and informative content for internal communication channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet, company-wide emails, presentations).

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies aligned with company goals and initiatives.

• Plan, organize, and manage company events (e.g., town halls, team-building activities, conferences, celebrations).

• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels to understand communication needs and gather feedback.

• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications and events, making adjustments as needed.

• Stay up-to-date on best practices in internal communications and event management.

Your Profile

• Fluent in both English and Arabic, written and spoken.

• Open to travel within the UAE and abroad.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

• Approximately 3 years of experience in internal communications or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with event planning and management.

• Passion for creating engaging and informative content.

The candidate will work closely with colleagues across the globe and region, collaborating with other teams within Group and Surveillance Communications.

This position requires security vetting approval in accordance with ISO:27001.

What you will be a part of

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible—brave pioneers, curious minds, everyday heroes, inventive troubleshooters, deep knowledge sharers, and sky-high explorers. Everyone in between.

Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building advanced defence and security solutions to sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow in our friendly, tech-savvy workspace. Our mission is to keep people and society safe.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe. With 25,500 talented people, Saab constantly pushes technological boundaries to create a safer, more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations worldwide and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.

We welcome your application!

Required Experience:

Unclear seniority level.