Communications Division Manager – Islamic Development Bank , Saudi Arabia

Role Purpose:
Promote and protect the IsDB brand and its leadership through the development and delivery of a strategic PR and communications strategy

Key Accountabilities and Activities:
Lead the development of a PR and communications strategy for IsDB, to raise awareness about the organisation in target markets and engage key stakeholders
Maintain oversight across all communications areas including member country and stakeholder management, content creation, digital, PR and external affairs
Accountable for IsDB’s internal and external communications, ensuring the production of consistently high-quality content
Manage IsDB’s presence in regional and membership country media
Conduct and moderate press conferences as required
Build IsDB editorial relationships with influential global media and member country media at senior and editor level
Ensures consistency of messaging externally and internally across all channels against KPIs
Advise senior stakeholders on media handling and conduct media briefings
Manage and respond to reactive enquiries, including issues and crisis communications which may involve out-of-hours work
Collaborate with colleagues within the marketing division to develop fully integrated campaigns
Grow awareness of the IsDB globally, including non-member countries, with key stakeholders and identify new opportunities to tell the IsDB story
Secure extensive on-message coverage with support from the team
Develop and coach the newly-formed communications team

Job Requirements:
Academic qualifications
• Master’s degree in Marketing/branding
Languages
• English (Mandatory)
• Arabic (Preferred)
• French (Preferred)
Minimum number of years and nature of experience
• 12+ years of relevant experience in managing marketing functions, building a marketing/branding strategy

Job specific competencies
• Energising and high-performing leader
• Able to motivate colleagues and inspire a high-quality working environment
• Creative thinker with a flexible approach to problem solving
• Strategic planner who can clearly articulate the goals and aspirations for the team
• Outstanding communications skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and persuade senior stakeholders
Location:
IDB HQ Offices – Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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