IDB3158 – Internal Communications Officer

Role Purpose:

To contribute in the promotion and protection of the IsDB brand and its leadership among internal audiences through the delivery of an effective internal communications strategy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of internal communications activity for IsDB, to inform and engage key internal stakeholders within IsDB HQ and across all regional hubs.
• Create consistently high-quality content for IsDB’s internal communications, such as newsletters, collateral and events.
• Support in the successful organisation of events as required, such as town halls, by giving appropriate inputs in communication matters.
• Partner and collaborate with colleagues in HR to advise on communications approach,messaging and other programmes to engage and motivate staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues within IsDB to proactively identify stories to share with the internal audiences.
• Support the President and IsDB leadership to raise their profiles with internal audiences and ensure consistency of messaging internally.
• Share knowledge on the latest trends in PR and Communications management with colleagues in the Communications Division, IsDB and wider community.
• Keep abreast with the latest and best practices in the areas of PR and Communications management and implement the same in IsDB.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or any relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a global organisation, handling external communication with proven success.

Skills & Necessary Knowledge:

• Interest in, and, good understanding of the global communications landscape.
• Good understanding of current affairs and the stakeholder in the development arena.
• Strong social and digital campaign experience.
• Outstanding communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills, with an ability to put messages clearly and effectively.
• Confident team-player who can create effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Time management and prioritisation skills.
• Digitally savvy, with excellent computer skills.

Languages:

• English (Mandatory).
• Arabic (Preferred).
• French (Preferred).