Manager Public Affairs - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - talabat

    talabat
    talabat Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    1 week ago

    Description

    Company Description

    Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat's local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region.

    We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.

    Here at talabat, we are building a high-performance culture through engaged workforce and growing talent density. We're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We are proud to be a multi-great place to work award winner.

    Job Description

    This role will report into the local Head of Department and help lead the way we shape, create and develop our PA and Corporate Responsibility efforts across the UAE.

    • Identify, assess and leverage relevant public affairs opportunities and/or important regulatory changes on an ongoing basis 

    • Help establish and maintain strategic relationships with government entities and regulatory authorities in the UAE, and ensure the company's priorities and role are clearly conveyed 

    • Support in the development and execution of public affairs plans across seven emirates and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to drive ongoing projects and new initiatives

    • Draft content and presentations, organize meetings and events, as well as ensure alignment with comms and marketing teams when needed (including newsletter to authorities)

    • Help in risk mitigation, including online/on-ground support and documenting incidents

    • Collaborate closely with other functions to ensure alignment between business and policy objectives, as well as sustainability goals and community outreach 

    Corporate Responsibility

    • Project management of corporate responsibility initiatives that involve liaising with internal stakeholders across various departments (example: commercial, operations, finance, legal, marcomms)

    • Aligning corporate responsibility and sustainability targets to international standards and local UAE government mandates

    • Measuring the social impact of the initiatives and reporting on non- financial performance 

    Qualifications

    • ​​​​​​A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in either Public Affairs, exposure to Communications and/or Communications and Corporate Responsibility a plus

    • Agency experience and/or dynamic in-house exposure, with project management experience

    • Qualifications and or Experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs or Communications.

    • Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English communications skills

    • Results and data driven - proven involvement in impactful PA/CR campaigns.

    • Dedicated, reliable and accurate with great attention to detail

    • A collaborative and agile mindset, able to manage a large number of stakeholders 

    • Organizational skills - used to simultaneously working on several projects at any one time

    • Able to work under pressure with high emotional intelligence and a professional approach

    Additional Information

    As part of the talabat team:

    • You have the opportunity to be based in our specially designed collaborative work space in City Walk.

    • You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

    • Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, however you want

    • Parental leave

    • Working with the team, building the fastest-growing, largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.

    • Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe, working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.

    • Enjoy fresh fruits, cereals, beverages, tea, and discounts at our Everyday Roastery cafe next door

    • Take a break in our wellbeing room, music room or take in the views of the Dubai Downtown Skyline on our roof terrace

    • Sponsored healthcare and gym membership

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