Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Specialist/Lead - Dubai

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In short

Arla seeks a Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Specialist/Lead for their Dubai office. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies, managing media relations, and supporting public affairs across the MENA region and Rest of Markets. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver internal communications strategies, leadership communications, and campaigns for MENA.
Lead external communications, media relations, and storytelling, creating press materials and thought-leadership content.
Manage regional communication channels including town halls, newsletters, intranet, websites, and social media.
Support public affairs strategies in Rest-of-Markets by monitoring policy developments and preparing briefings.
Build relationships with government entities, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
Engage in advocacy initiatives, leadership visits, stakeholder events, and crisis communications.
Collaborate with leaders, HR, and market, regional, and global teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related discipline.
At least five years of relevant experience in corporate communications, media relations, public affairs, or corporate affairs.
Strong experience in internal and external communications, media relations, and executive communications.
Accomplished writer and storyteller in English and Arabic.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to public affairs, policy-related communications, or stakeholder engagement is an advantage.
French language skills would be an additional advantage.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Sound judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex regional environment.
Collaborative approach to building trusted relationships.
Adaptable when working across different markets and cultures.
Proactive in turning business priorities into clear communication and stakeholder action.

Benefits

Central role in shaping Arla's internal and external communications.
Broad exposure to corporate communications, media relations, executive positioning, public affairs, and sustainability.
Opportunities to collaborate across market, regional, and global teams.
Join a purpose-driven global organization committed to people and communities.
Opportunity to grow in an international and evolving environment.

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About Arla

We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and…

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