Middle East: Director, Public Relations & Communications posted by MECS Africa

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee corporate communication policies, strategies, and activities that support Marafiq’s business objectives and ensure consistent, high-quality communication with all stakeholders.
• Lead internal communication initiatives that promote transparent employer-employee dialogue and ensure clear, consistent messaging across the organization using interactive platforms, digital channels, print media, and management communication tools.
• Oversee external media relations strategies to cultivate strong relationships with national and international media entities and ensure accurate, balanced, and objective media coverage of the company.
• Direct communication activities that ensure the company’s strong presence at exhibitions, seminars, and public events aligned with Marafiq’s business operations and public image.
• Manage public affairs strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, government bodies, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders to support business strategies and monitor policy developments.
• Oversee arrangements for VIP visits, CEO-related events, and site tours, ensuring professional execution and appropriate representation of the company.
• Supervise the procurement and distribution of corporate gift items that align with the company’s image and reflect event requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for media inquiries and ensure proactive engagement with communities and key stakeholders to promote understanding of the company’s operations and purpose.
• Lead the Public Relations & Communication Department by setting objectives, managing performance, and developing talent to achieve functional and departmental goals.
• Direct the preparation and management of the department’s budget, monitoring expenditure and identifying opportunities for performance improvement.
• Ensure effective development and integration of policies, procedures, and controls across all communication functions to ensure legal compliance, efficiency, and delivery of high-quality communication services.
• Oversee communication initiatives that promote employee awareness of safety, quality, and environmental practices, reinforcing the company’s commitment to corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
• Define and maintain an optimal organizational structure for the Public Relations & Communication Department to ensure effective resource utilization and efficient communication operations.