Head of Communications Middle East

2 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates BASF FZE Full time

**General Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for BASF’s external and internal communication in Middle East & Egypt as part of the Business Services team.
- Build and protect the company's reputation and brand.
- Inform and engage with all employees in the region on BASF's vision, strategy and values.
- Adhere to and comply with all BASF guidelines and procedures (e.g., Code of Conduct, BASF Strategy, Corporate Guidelines) as well as legal requirements.

**Leadership Responsibilities**:

- Leadership / Coaching / Development of the team.
- Live a positive management culture and drive employee engagement.
- Own responsibility for direct reports.

**Main Tasks**:

- Develop and implement a general communication strategy and framework for Middle East & Egypt reaching out to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage communications experts of Middle East & Egypt; jointly contribute to driving brand awareness and business growth in Middle East & Egypt.
- Act as the principal contact for government relations, advocacy, and sustainability communications in the region.
- Crisis Communications: lead the establishment of a crisis communication structure, organize media and crisis communications trainings as well as participate in crisis drills.
- Cooperate with global Communication network, providing best practices.
- Act as a communications service provider as part of the Global Business Services organization by supporting internal customers in tradeshows and events, overseeing key internal communications channels, including intranet, organizing staff meetings, townhalls and role of corporate advertising campaigns.
- Media Relations: establish and improve contacts with Key Media/Journalists and ensure regular Media monitoring.
- Take an active role as member of the Communications team for region EMEA.
- Engage in the development and implementation of regional initiatives and campaigns.

**Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position**:

- MA degree in relevant field (Communications, Journalism, International Relations and International Business).

**Working Experience**:

- Minimum 6 years’ experience in multiple disciplines and regions (leadership experience is preferred).
- Experience in an Emerging Market environment is a plus.

**Technical & Professional Knowledge**:

- Broad Business Knowledge.
- Knowledge of Chemical industry preferred.

**IT Skills**:

- Experience in running digital campaigns and in managing Web pages as well as social media accounts.
- Excellent command of MS Office.

**Language Skills (level)**:

- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- German and / or Arabic is a plus.



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