Job Purpose:Support in the development and implementation of internal and external communications plans to promote the GEMS brand and its schools in line with GEMS Educations business strategy in MENASA.Key Accountabilities:Communications Plan and Strategy

• Develop, support, and implement corporate internal communications plans and strategies to meet corporate objectives
• Develop, support, and implement school communications plans and strategies to meet corporate objectives

Internal Communications

• Support GEMS management in the development and implementation of the GEMS Corporate internal communications strategy
• Work with HR and other internal departments and teams to actively manage development of various internal communications initiatives and campaigns (websites, events, etc.)
• Actively build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (school and corporate staff) and support them with their internal communications needs

External Communications

• Work with marcom colleagues, agencies, and schools to identify and develop GEMS corporate and school news and stories for promotion in the media
• Support on creative PR campaigns and other promotional activities
• Provide guidance and support to school marcom coordinators on communications-related issues

Publications and Brand Reputation

• Support development of publications, brochures, websites, etc. incorporating GEMS brand narrative and facts and figures for internal, local, and global use
• Provide support in terms of crisis communications to safeguard the brand reputation of GEMS and its schools

Events management

• Support the promotion of various corporate events (including logistical organization and implementation)
• Support the promotion of VIP school events (including logistical organization and implementation)

SkillsExpected Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or a similar field

Expected Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in internal communications, as well as PR, events, or related fields2-3 years of experience in implementation of communications and or PR strategies
• 2-3 years of experience working with local/regional media
• 3-4 years of experience working with stakeholder relations

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluency in English with strong writing skills (proficiency in the Arabic language is a plus)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good negotiating skills, and analytical skills
• Creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

GEMS Education