Introduction
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries.
Your role and responsibilities
1) Develop and implement an internal communications strategy aligned with the company's regional and global business objectives.
2) An expert in content Creation & channels Management.
3) Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a collaborative company culture across MEA.
4) Support internal events, town halls, and regional all-hands meetings by preparing leadership messages, speeches, and presentations.
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5) Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications through metrics and employee feedback.On the external Communications front, a successful candidate need to:
1) Develop and execute an external communications strategy aligned with both regional and global business goals
2) Build and maintain strong relationships with local media, journalists, and influencers.
3) Maintain communication with external stakeholders such as partners, industry bodies, and government organizations.
4) Support executives comms and channels management.
5) Manage crisis communication plans and handle any unforeseen issues and protect brand reputation.
6) Have a general understanding of the Middle East and Africa market.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of IT concepts, software, hardware, and industry trends.
- Social Media & Digital Communication: Familiarity with online platforms, content management systems, and tools for digital outreach.
- Brand Messaging & Content Creation: Crafting consistent and engaging content (press releases, blog posts, internal comms, videos).
- Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Stakeholder Management: Interpersonal skills to work with various teams across different markets
- Crisis Communication: Quick response strategies for handling sensitive situations.
- Data Analysis: Basic understanding of analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn new tools, tech trends, and adjust to the fast-paced IT environment.
- Knowledge: Have a general understanding of the Middle East and Africa market.
Preferred technical and professional experience
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YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
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