General Manager – Corporate Communications
Logistics Executive
Oman
Ref: GP327-992 		Logistics Executive

The Role


The Role

WorldClass Transshipment Port
Negotiable salary
Based in Oman

A challenging opportunity now exists for a General Manager – Corporate Communications at this world class sea port in Oman.

Under the guidance of the CEO of the Terminal, the purpose of the role is to develop, coordinate and direct public affairs activities for the Company. The role takes prime responsibility for developing and executing communications strategy designed to support the long and short term business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Works to promote a positive image of the Company to the community, government, customers, staff, and local business partner stakeholders, including company and port tours; arrangements for VIP’s, etc.
Plan and execute company events
Develop contacts and relationships with key local and global media.
Work together with stakeholders to promote the company’s view on topics and activities.
Integrate the business objectives from the functional managers and ensure the messaging (both internal and external) is consistent with the corporate values and generates impact.
Develops ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations and other public affairs activities that promote awareness of the Company and its services.
Observes and acts upon social, economic and political trends that might ultimately have an effect upon the Company, and makes recommendations to enhance the company’s image based on those trends (including social media trends that are consistent with the Port's business model).
Acts as a liaison for senior management on community issues and affairs, advising them of sensitive and/or important issues for the community, and recommending plans of action, if appropriate.
To support the company business objectives, coordinate community events; this involves organizing and/or coordinating sponsorship of events to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
Prepares internal communication plans for the management team in order to bring about awareness on various issues among terminal employees
The position acts as the key contact for the terminal on all issues related to communication & is responsible for establishing buy-in both internal & external for initiatives undertaken by the company.

Requirements


Requirements

Qualifications:

Requires a college degree in marketing, business development or related discipline.
Requires at least seven years experience in communications function in private industry.
Psychology degree/experience a plus
Must have a working knowledge of public relations/public affairs protocols, practices, and methods.
Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills.
Must be able to exercise sound business judgment in order to set direction and establish priorities.
Requires excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work.
Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English & Arabic, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.
Must be able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.

About the Company


About the Company

Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.

Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.

Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.

We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.

The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.

Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.

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