Manager, External Communications - ADNOC Drilling

Manage and supervise, under the guidance and direct supervision of Division VP, the formulation and\u00A0implementation of the external communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and\u00A0awareness of ADNOC Drilling with all external stakeholders. Promote a client-oriented approach in ADNOC\u00A0Drilling. Manage and direct company\u2019s external Major events, exhibitions, seminars, official gathering and\u00A0meetings. Align external communication initiatives in ADNOC Drilling to promote ADNOC vision. Manage\u00A0external communication consistency and ensure external strategy reflects the company objectives and goals.\u00A0Dedicate 60% of the incumbent\u2019s time on managing the external communication needs of the ADNOC Drilling\u00A0and supervise staff of the External Communications Department. \u2022 Develops messages, content and narratives for external use, focused on the ADNOC Drilling business\u00A0activities and achievements; ensures consistency and full sign off of relevant SMEs senior\u00A0communications. \u2022 Seeks out ADNOC stories and pitch communications content to ADNOC HQ. Develops specialized\u00A0business content. \u2022 Effectively supports Group communications to address day-to-day media inquiries\u00A0(national\\international) by ensuring full connectivity with ADNOC drilling SVPs and VPs and closely\u00A0liaising with ADNOC business line communications. \u2022 Prepares ADNOC Drilling CEO for any external communications to protect ADNOC; ensures alignment\u00A0in close collaboration with ADNOC business line communications. \u2022 Develops English and Arabic content for digital\\print and social media and ensure ADNOC approval\u00A0and supports the roll out and implementation of the revised brand guidelines and unified website across\u00A0the ADNOC Group. \u2022 Identifies IC\\brand leads in ADNOC Drilling to work closely with the ADNOC brand team on all related\u00A0issues and communication. \u2022 Coordinates with ADNOC HQ on external events focusing on brand management and promotion of\u00A0ADNOC Drilling in ADIPEC, OTC, SOGA, etc. \u2022 Formulates an external communication strategy and visibility plans tightly linked to ADNOC Drilling\u00A0priorities in ways to help position the company as a leader in the industry, boost demand for various\u00A0service lines and increase overall business opportunities. \u2022 Lead the creation and implementation of external communications and advocacy strategies, support to\u00A0business development. \u2022 Supervise the elaboration and implementation of media and events activities. \u2022 Initiate activities judged as beneficial to the company, its staff or which may enhance the company\u00A0image and sale of its services. \u2022 Manage and direct the company\u2019s external Major events, exhibitions, seminars, official gathering and\u00A0meetings. \u2022 Supervise maintenance of websites, databases and knowledge management systems. \u2022 Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing among external stakeholders. \u2022 Manage the provision of information for elaboration of ADNOC Drilling management communications\u00A0and outreach strategy based on the external communications strategy. \u2022 Oversee the development of communication materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns,\u00A0including briefing materials, press releases, Q&As, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews,\u00A0etc. \u2022 Facilitate and manage the external communication process on the organizational level and with regards\u00A0to the communication processes and procedures with external parties. \u2022 Align external communications initiatives to positively promote brand and messages to all core\u00A0audiences externally. \u2022 Lead team members of the External Communications Department to execute all external\u00A0communication and production activities. \u2022 Develop and manage the External Communications Department budget. \u2022 Institute personal and professional development programmes and initiatives for staff. \u2022 Cultivate proactive relationships with external stakeholders\u2019 organisations that will promote the work\u00A0and reputation. \u2022 Maintain documentation of standardized communications processes, policies and manuals. \u2022 Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of\u00A0practice. \u2022 Bachelor Degree in Communication/Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent. \u2022 12 years of relevant experience, out of which 4 years at the national level in providing communication\u00A0packages to promote the activities of prestigious/large scale organization. \u2022 Excellent communication skills. \u2022 Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic. \u2022 Must be computer literate. Manage and supervise, under the guidance and direct supervision of Division VP, the formulation and\u00A0implementation of the external communications and advocacy strate

Bachelor Degree in Communication/Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent. 12 years of relevant experience, including 4 years at the national level providing communication packages for prestigious/large-scale organizations. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in English and Arabic (spoken and written). Computer literate.

Manage and supervise the external communications and advocacy strategies under the guidance of Division VP. Develop messages, content and narratives for external use; ensure consistency and sign-off by SMEs. Liaise with ADNOC HQ and other business lines; prepare the CEO for external communications. Develop English and Arabic content for digital, print and social media; ensure brand guidelines and unified website rollout across the ADNOC Group. Coordinate with ADNOC HQ on external events (ADIPEC, OTC, SOGA, etc.). Formulate external strategy aligned with ADNOC Drilling priorities to position the company as a leader, boost demand for service lines and increase business opportunities. Lead creation and implementation of external communications and advocacy activities; supervise media and events programs; oversee website, databases and knowledge management systems. Manage external communications budget; foster knowledge sharing with external stakeholders; provide information for management communications and outreach strategy. Develop materials for marketing and awareness campaigns (press releases, Q&As, press conferences, interviews). Ensure external communications processes align with organizational policies and promote brand messaging externally. Lead and develop the External Communications Department; cultivate relationships with external stakeholders; maintain standardized communications documentation.