Internal Communications Specialist (UAE NAtionals)

at  Saab Inc

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Your Role

As an Internal Communications and Events Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing engaging internal communication collateral, stories, visuals and strategies and supporting in internal and external events for Saab in the UAE. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi, specifically in Saab’s offices at Tawazun Industrial Park, and will report to the Head of Communications for Middle East and Africa.

• Craft engaging and informative content for internal communication channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet, company-wide emails, presentations)
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies aligned with company goals and initiatives.
• Plan, organise, and manage company events (e.g., town halls, team-building activities, conferences, celebrations)
• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels to understand communication needs and gather feedback.
• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications and events, and make adjustments as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in internal communications and event management.

Your Profile

• Fluent in both English and Arabic, written and spoken.
• Must be UAE national.
• Open to travel in the UAE and abroad.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in internal communications or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Passion for creating engaging and informative content.

The candidate will work closely with colleagues across the globe and region and in close collaboration with other teams within Group and Surveillance Communications.
This position requires that you will be approved in a security vetting in accordance to ISO:27001+
What you will be a part of
Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.
Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
Welcome to apply

• Craft engaging and informative content for internal communication channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet, company-wide emails, presentations)
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies aligned with company goals and initiatives.
• Plan, organise, and manage company events (e.g., town halls, team-building activities, conferences, celebrations)
• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels to understand communication needs and gather feedback.
• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications and events, and make adjustments as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in internal communications and event management