Job Description

1. JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this role is to protect and enhance ADNOC Refining's external reputation. The successful candidate will formulate and execute strategies that showcase the company's achievements and key personnel in public forums. These forums range from social and traditional media outlets to external events, where a company executive may speak. Immaculate written English, strategic thinking, and creativity is essential to the role. The candidate should be able to quickly translate new and complex information and present it in a clear and engaging way. Furthermore, the candidate must develop a deep understanding of industry trends to help ADNOC Refining best contribute to the conversations that matter. The role also requires safeguarding the company interests externally, be it by advising on matters that could attract negative attention or responding to direct questions from the press. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to support the delivery of ADNOC Refining's corporate social responsibility activities. Photography, video production, graphic design, and Arabic language skills are desirable. The role is office-based in Abu Dhabi, but periodic travel to the Ruwais Refinery will be required.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Job Specific Accountabilities Contributes to the development of the company's external communications executing strategic and creative ways to tell positive stories that align with business needs. Prepares external communications statements and press releases on behalf of ADNOC Refining Management whilst maintaining, promoting, and protecting ADNOC's reputation. Coordinate with ADNOC Group at external events, focusing on brand management and the promotion of ADNOC Refining (e.g., at ADIPEC). Remains in tune with industry news coverage and advises, where propriate, against behaviour that could cause a reputational harm to the company. Prepares company leaders when speaking at external events. Leverages social media to tell positive company stories. Provides media and presentation training to business leaders. Takes part in crisis communications drills and real-world scenarios. Develops the company's external communication plans to align it with the business needs. Conducts the day-to-day activities to ensure consistency, transparency, and effectiveness of external communication processes. Contributes to the ADNOC Group's external communication strategy and objectives and shares relevant updates within ADNIC Refining. Produces stories, specialized business content, fact sheets, and videos. Ensures self-learning through research, work, and training. Actively develops skills and gains exposure to basic communications functions including event management, sponsorship activation, media relations, CSR, etc. in order to provide effective support to the achievement of department objectives.

Contributes to the planning, execution, and promotion of events and campaigns - including corporate social responsibility initiatives. Coordinates with external suppliers to deliver video content.

Generic Accountabilities Supervision Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives. Train and develop staff with relevant skills to enhance proficiency to execute objectives on time.

Budgets Ensure departmental budgets are spent responsibility, in an efficient and cost-conscious way that ensures the delivery of departmental objectives. Investigate and highlight any unreasonable variances in departmental spending.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Take responsibility for implementing approved departmental policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures.

Performance Management Support the achievement of the department's approved Performance Objectives, in line with the Company Performance framework. Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability Comply with all HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines, in line with international standards, best practices and the ADNOC Code of Practices. Reports Provide accurate and timely progress reports for company management. 3. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal Close working relationship with the Manager for External Communications, who will serve as line manager. The candidate is expected to take instruction from their line manager and provide timely updates on the progress of their work. Regular work-related contact with business partners on matters related to policies and processes. External Coordinate with ADNOC & Group companies to discuss the external initiatives. Where authorized, interact with external partners and the media to support departmental objectives. 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Design, Business Administration, HR, or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in dealing with public relations/communication/legal functions within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry. Skills Understanding of the strategic role of internal communications to effect positive transformational change and enable the achievement of business objectives. Strong knowledge of communication and influencing techniques and ability to deal with people across a wide range of functions and at all levels of the organization. Strong knowledge of the latest internal communications techniques and practices in order to continue to enhance internal communication efforts. Strong knowledge of internal communications and employee engagement processes and tools. Strong command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable. Video and/or graphic story telling production capabilities are desirable.