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 plans and strategy

• Develop, support, and implement corporate 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
• Actively manage development of various internal communications initiatives (websites, events, etc.)
• Actively build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (school and corporate staff) and support them with their internal communications needs

Media relations

• Develop and nurture working relationships with media through regular direct interaction and via GEMS PR agency
• Work with coordinators in schools to develop strategies to showcase schools, school events, and students in the media
• Provide guidance and support to coordinators on communications-related issues
• Identify proactive English and Arabic media opportunities for GEMS Corporate, GEMS programmes, GEMS schools, GEMS people, and GEMS students; and secure related English and Arabic media coverage locally as well as regionally

Publications and brand reputation

• Support development of publications, brochures, websites, etc. incorporating GEMS brand narrative and facts and figures for local and global use

Events management

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

Stakeholder management

• Support in Management and development of communication tools to communicate with our Parents in an effective manner
• Manage and develop strategic partnerships (MOE - Emirates Innovative Teacher award, PMO - Government Summit, etc.

SkillsExpected Qualifications:

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

Expected Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in communications, PR, journalism, events, or related fields
• 2-3 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 organisational and project management skills

GEMS Education