Communications Officer

Job description / Role

Our client a Diplomatic Embassy based in Abu Dhabi established since 2002 is looking for a Communications Officer to join their organization.

Responsibilities of this role will be to deliver a wide range of communications activities and projects in both English and Arabic to external associates. This position will support the Embassys work with media and other partners to create a broad understanding of its aims, values, policies and potential within the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Responsibilities will consist of:
- Implementing and contributing to projects aimed at promoting its national affairs and appearances.
- To produce journalistic text in Arabic and English
- Must network and build relations with Embassy associates
- Arrange and coordinate visiting programs
- Monitor current affairs in Arabic and English media
- Answer questions about the Embassys associated nation from specific partners and the general public
- Contribute to internal analysis and reporting on economy and trade
- Contribute to the overall work of the Embassy

Salary : AED 13,000 - AED 18,000

Requirements

- University degree in preferably Communication , Journalism, or Business Administration
- Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English
- Previous work experience in a relevant field
- Excellent social media and presentation skills
- Excellent journalistic writing ability
- Knowledge of economic and trade affairs
- Ability to analyze complex information from a range of sources
- Good knowledge of networking groups in the UAE
- Interest in developing knowledge about the Embassys country, its business, economic and promotion policies
- An out-going personality, with team building skills and flexibility

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.