PR & Communications Director

About the Role

Egis is seeking a PR & Communications Director to manage community engagement, media and public relations, and stakeholder interactions. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires an experienced individual with in-depth knowledge of communication and Public Relations management, reporting directly to the PMO Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage community engagement, media and public relations, and stakeholder management.
• Interact regularly with representatives from various functional groups, including program management, engineering, and construction.

Community Engagement

• Create local networks of community members to support the successful implementation of planting trees KPIs.
• Provide opportunities for community interaction with Program representatives to discuss and address concerns.
• Execute community engagement plans and projects to assist the Program in achieving its KPIs.
• Define and utilize appropriate communication tools and materials tailored to different audiences to convey critical messages.
• Build and maintain working relationships with community representatives, school, and departmental staff to support communication program delivery.

Media and Public Relations

• Manage the public relations consulting company to ensure optimal delivery.
• Execute public relations plans and projects to assist the Program in achieving its KPIs.
• Develop and plan marketing projects to assist the Program in achieving its KPIs, including creating and managing content calendars and scheduling deadlines.
• Collaborate with writers and graphic designers to create advertising content.
• Determine marketing campaign budgets and content.
• Manage and supervise marketing projects, ensuring continuity and awareness.
• Measure marketing campaign results and adjust the marketing plan accordingly.

Stakeholder Management

• Identify and engage key stakeholders within the Client and other Saudi ministries and agencies necessary for the successful operation of the PMO.
• Demonstrate an understanding of existing project commitments and constraints to ensure coordinated delivery of the implementation plan.
• Propose methods for communicating with, engaging, and coordinating stakeholders in the normal course of PMO operations.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders in Riyadh city and coordinate on the geographical scope of the program.
• Identify, prioritize, and document other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop action plans for stakeholder engagement, collect data, and track changes from stakeholders that could influence the program, aligning these with the corresponding project team (*, new legal mandates in greening).
• Organize meetings and events with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage conflicts of interest according to established guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• In-depth knowledge of communication and Public Relations management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.