Job Description

Career Area:Communications

: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

What will Caterpillar do for you? From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.

Job Summary Are you exceptional at storytelling and in making concise, meaningful presentations? We are seeking a versatile and dynamic professional to strengthen the Strategy Team in Dubai, UAE. This role is crucial within the EAME Distribution Division, which is providing governance and administration of Cat® dealers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Eurasia.

In the combined role of Communication Specialist and Strategic Governance Support, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing communication efforts and providing administrative support to our executive team.

Responsibilities Communication Specialist Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to convey the organization's messages and priorities effectively. Pro-actively originate and create content, develop storylines and narrative, edit written content, including leadership short posts, articles, and internal communications. Manage Viva Engage accounts and weekly newsletters, monitor online presence, and foster community engagement. Design, experiment and produce new multimedia content to improve communication effectiveness, including videos, infographics, and presentations. Maintain brand consistency across all communication channels. Track, monitor and analyze communication metrics and provide insights to improve communication effectiveness. Collaborate with diverse teams and senior leadership to align messaging with organizational goals. Provide communication strategy advice to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities Strategic Governance Support Prepare, develop, and distribute concise reports, presentations, and documents for executive meetings and presentations. Act as a liaison between the Strategic Governance Support and other team members, ensuring seamless communication. Assist in special projects and initiatives as directed by Strategy Manager.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years corporate experience.

Proven track record in communications, including content creation, social media management, and multimedia production.

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging content.

Proficiency in video creation and editing, leveraging the latest multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InShot or other video editing software).

Fluent in English and either French or Arabic.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations or Business Administration.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Consistently meeting ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Skilled in managing ambiguity, working independently, and multi-task in an agile and fast-paced environment.

Maintain positive and can-do attitude and approach to work.

Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (including leadership team's annual communication plan).

Ability to distil high level communication into meaningful context and actions.

Effective prioritization and stakeholder management skills (senior leadership timelines and requirements).

Experience in successfully navigating and working in cross cultural settings.

If you are interested in this amazing and creative opportunity, please include a link to your communication portfolio with your candidature to showcase exactly how you've achieved specific communications (may include but not limited to speeches, eye-catching visuals, short videos and presentations).

Skill Descriptors

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Copywriting and Editing: Knowledge of copywriting and editing; ability to write, review and edit texts and documents to promote marketing.

Internal Communications: Knowledge of techniques and media for internal communications; ability to produce and distribute news, newsletters and other communications materials targeted at the employees.

Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of multimedia publishing technologies and procedures; ability to use audio, visual and animation software tools to produce multimedia publications.

Project Management Skills: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Content Management Skills: Proficient in overseeing content lifecycle from creation to distribution.

Additional information Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:February 2, 2024 - February 16, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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