Communications Officer

Job description / Role

This opportunity is with a well-known university in the UAE accredited by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

In this position you would be responsible for the following:

- Develop Communication Strategies: Create and manage a comprehensive plan to communicate with donors and alumni, using various channels like social media, emails, events, and more to engage them with the university’s goals.
- Coordinate with University Departments: Work closely with different parts of the university to ensure all communications are consistent and present the university positively.
- Enhance Donor Engagement: Participate in events and activities to better connect with donors and increase their support.
- Market Research: Conduct research to understand fundraising trends and identify the best strategies to reach and engage potential donors.
- Prepare Proposals and Reports: Draft proposals for fundraising campaigns and provide insights on how to target and segment donors effectively.
- Support the Director: Assist the Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs with various tasks, including administrative duties as needed.

To be successful you would ideally possess :

- A bachelor's degree in mass communications or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English writing.

About the Company

TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals.