Manager Public Affairs & Sustainability

This role will report into the local Head of Department and help lead the way we shape create and develop our PA and Corporate Responsibility efforts across the UAE.

• Identify assess and leverage relevant public affairs opportunities and/or important regulatory changes on an ongoing basis 

• Help establish and maintain strategic relationships with government entities and regulatory authorities in the UAE and ensure the companys priorities and role are clearly conveyed 

• Support in the development and execution of public affairs plans across seven emirates and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to drive ongoing projects and new initiatives

• Draft content and presentations organize meetings and events as well as ensure alignment with comms and marketing teams when needed (including newsletter to authorities)

• Help in risk mitigation including online/on-ground support and documenting incidents

• Collaborate closely with other functions to ensure alignment between business and policy objectives as well as sustainability goals and community outreach 

Corporate Responsibility

• Project management of corporate responsibility initiatives that involve liaising with internal stakeholders across various departments (example: commercial operations finance legal marcomms)

• Aligning corporate responsibility and sustainability targets to international standards and local UAE government mandates

• Measuring the social impact of the initiatives and reporting on non- financial performance 

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in either Public Affairs exposure to Communications and/or Communications and Corporate Responsibility a plus

• Agency experience and/or dynamic in-house exposure with project management experience

• Qualifications and or Experience in Government Relations Public Affairs or Communications.

• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English communications skills

• Results and data driven - proven involvement in impactful PA/CR campaigns.

• Dedicated reliable and accurate with great attention to detail

• A collaborative and agile mindset able to manage a large number of stakeholders 

• Organizational skills - used to simultaneously working on several projects at any one time

• Able to work under pressure with high emotional intelligence and a professional approach

Additional Information :

As part of the talabat team:

• You have the opportunity to be based in our specially designed collaborative work space in City Walk.

• You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

• Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app however you want

• Parental leave

• Working with the team building the fastest-growing largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.

• Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe working in diverse cross-cultural teams.

• Enjoy fresh fruits cereals beverages tea and discounts at our Everyday Roastery cafe next door

• Take a break in our wellbeing room music room or take in the views of the Dubai Downtown Skyline on our roof terrace!

• Sponsored healthcare and gym membership

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time