Manager Communications FinComms

Purpose for this role:

To develop and ensure effective implementation of various communication plans that are aligned to Masdars overall communication strategy with a strong (but not exclusive) focus on Masdars financial priorities and content.

Responsibiltites:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of yearlong communications plans with a strong focus on Masdars financial priorities using a range of communications tactics across traditional and digital media channels.
• Develop and execute strategic communications campaigns.
• Develop timely and accurate content to ensure key messages are communicated across all channels.
• Work with the stakeholder outreach teams to encourage advocacy and ensure that key messages are being communicated effectively.
• Develop an appropriate messaging house and relevant proof points with a strong focus on Masdars financial priorities that will be used across all materials and channels.
• Support and oversee the development of a range of communications materials website press release flyers brochures social media.
• Develop relevant briefing documents and talking points for key spokespeople.
• Oversee video content including storyboarding and messaging.
• Support the wider team in developing a monthly newsletter by sharing insights collating video testimonials and supporting the team with reaching out to key contributors.
• Develop draft and edit compelling content from press releases/articles for publication in national regional and international media in a journalistic style and on a broad range of topics including financial technical and policy related issues and matters.
• Write and edit opeds features letters and Q&As.
• Work with relevant PR agencies and outreach partners with a strong focus on Masdars financial priorities to ensure content conveys the right messages and is in line with the required standards.
• Liaise and coordinate with Media PR and Events companies for all incoming press office enquiries and requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional media with a strong focus on Masdars financial priorities to support communications objectives Assess and recommend incoming media inquiries and opportunities
• Oversee hosted media programme
• Proactive pitching of announcements and media interviews
• Prepare written responses to questions posed by the media
• Develop compelling media pitches to target journalists
• Collate and analyse media coverage
• Identify media opportunities and implement campaigns around key programs and issues including monitoring media cycles and updating media lists
• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar is provided with quality and timely services in line with relevant service level agreements.
• As and when required by management personally manage key relationships/negotiations with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favourable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdars best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of unit systems policies and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while ensuring that policies and procedures support the delivery of the strategy
• Complete all relevant reports in a comprehensive accurate and timely manner and comply with international principles of corporate governance and standards and shareholder requirements.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications:  

• MBA or relevant Masters degree from a toptier internationally recognized higher education institution
• Bachelors degree in journalism mass communication or related discipline

Preferred Experience:

• 68 years of experience in corporate communications and content development in large and reputable organizations and a proven track record in the management of teams delivering content in a challenging environment or an equivalent experience
• Financial Communication; Transactional Reports Financial deals Annual financial reports
• Agency Experience: Must have worked on financial projects
• Must be familiar to the UAE Financial Regulator 

JobSpecific Skills:

• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of financial transactions and regulatory reporting in diverse global markets Strong understanding of the complexity and challenges of driving/building a project delivery culture and strong project management skills
• Knowledge of latest marketing trends in the industry and beyond
• Knowledge of diverse communications media and channels and latest trends
• Strong knowledge of budget management
• Strong problem solving and decisionmaking skills
• Excellent computer literacy with strong background in Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent ability to plan and organize work and prioritize projects
• Excellent time management skills
• Attention to detail

Please note: It is important that if you apply you MUST have experience in financial communication.

Additional Information :

Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage wastetoenergy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cuttingedge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime