Job Description

Role Summary

The talabat Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability team has an exciting opportunity for a creative, passionate and savvy Communications/Public Affairs/Corporate Responsibility/ Sustainability professional. As Head of Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility for this newly created role will play a key role in the way we shape, create and develop our Communications, PA & CR efforts in Bahrain, both on a at a local level, working closely with the Regional Communications, PA & Sustainability team as well as the local Bahrain Team, reporting directly into the Managing Director.

What's On Your Plate?

Develop and execute local Communications, PA & CR strategies and plans in conjunction with the regional team.

Identifying and leveraging newsworthy opportunities for positive media coverage for our company - editorial and pictorial as well as corporate and consumer- on an ongoing basis. Sustaining strong level of communication skills, including strong writing, editing, and presentation skills. With the ability to craft compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders, customers, media, and the general public.

Understanding the significant role that public affairs plays in our ecosystem, and developing and implementing a local strategy with the help of the wider regional and local team, and influencing relevant stakeholders in the ecosystem.

Working with the regional corporate responsibility team to really drive, develop and execute on local community initiatives in Bahrain.

What Did We Order?

Minimum 7+ years of experience in either Communications and/or Public Affairs, with exposure to Communications and/or Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility.

Ideally having both agency experience and/or dynamic in-house exposure.

Qualifications and or Experience in Journalism, Public Affairs or Communications, with working knowledge of Corporate Responsibility.

Must be bilingual: English and Arabic.

Results driven - proven track-record of impactful Communications/PA/CR campaigns.

Creativity and stamina! Happy to be hands-on in idea creation, passionate about ideas, words, and great in execution.

Ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Knowledge of the food delivery tech industry, as well as broader trends and developments in the technology and sustainability sectors, would be advantageous.

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