Corporate Communications Manager, Middle East and North Africa

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.

Facebook is looking for an experienced Corporate Communications Manager for the Middle East and North Africa MENA region to help lead our proactive and reactive projects. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, and Arabic (oral and written) and will have extensive experience in corporate and product communications, particularly in handling breaking news and daily issues, across multiple countries within the region. A knowledge of local governments and public policy is a plus. The need to be a self-starter and strategic is critical, with the maturity to offer strategic counsel to multiple business leaders and create communications campaigns that bring together strategy, creativity and flawless execution across a number of projects at once.
We are looking for a team player who is knowledgeable and passionate about MENA, proactive and driven in nature, and is comfortable to work independently. This position is fulltime, based in Dubai, with a preference for candidates already in-region.

• Lead and execute specific verticals within Facebook's MENA PR strategy, plans, programs and manage budgets based on reputational needs, sales objectives, policy risks and company goals
• Work cross-functionally with policy, product, platform, monetization and other international PR team members to manage media opportunities and broader programs
• Create creative campaigning platforms to proactively address Facebook's brand reputation and product challenges specific to the MENA region
• Address daily company issues by effectively managing local and regional media e.g. responding to reporters, drafting statements, correcting inaccuracies
• Identify and pitch 'good news' stories about Facebook to deliver a steady pipeline of proactive coverage in key countries
• Provide communications counsel and support for business leaders
• Prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople during media interviews and at industry events

• Educate press, bloggers and influencers about Facebook's investments in MENA , relevant products and initiatives and leaders at the company.

• Undergraduate or equivalent qualification is preferable
• Professional PR experience agency and in-house preferred
• Well established media relationships in the MENA region
• A team player who has proven abilities to plan and deliver multi-country campaigns by working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in cross-functional teams
• Strong project management and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills (writing samples will be required)
• Fluency in both written and conversational English and Arabic - French is a plus.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of the MENA region and local countries
• Expertise in managing contractors and agencies
• Interest and ability to travel frequently throughout the region
• Applications must be submitted in English