Policy,Planning&Communication Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary:Oversee Saudi Initiatives Department s communication plans and material, including letters, reports, proposals, handbooks, and other documents, as well as website content. Oversee the development and writing of the Department s policies and procedures. Provide planning support by assisting in the conceptual design and operations review of various projects and initiativesMajor Responsibilities:? Support the overall communications strategy of Saudi Initiatives? Prepare, edit and assist in the Department s correspondence with the University s internal and external stakeholders.? Oversee communications (content, procedures, editing and quality control), including emails (high-level), letters, reports, proposals, handbooks, and other documents, as well as website content.? Work with Communications Department to maintain KAUST branding and communications standards? Oversee the development and writing of the Department s policies and procedures in a language and style which are clear and unambiguous? Ensure content is aligned with the KAUST template and guidelines for policy and procedure writing? Working with the Legal and HR departments and other policy proponents to secure agreement for recommended policy, ensuring compliance and alignment with KAUST policies.? Benchmark with appropriate external reference organizations, with the view to achieving best practice and optimizing the quality of the Department s policies.? Assist with Saudi Initiatives planning, including year planning and assigned programs/projects.? Assist in the preparation of routine or special reports for management to review and approve? Assists in the preparation of the fiscal year operational plan.? Review projects/program for enhancement and provide recommendations? Develops and maintains operational performance data with particular emphasis on portrayal of trends, statistical reports, forecasts, visual presentations and other communications material s for management purposes? Performs other related duties as assigned.Competencies:? Fluency in both oral and writt en English , Arabic is highly desired.? Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of public and University officials.? Should be well informed and up-t o-date as to University operation s, policy and personnel programs.? Ability to understand complex environments and work effectively in both informal and highly official setti ngs.? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.? High standard of character and conduct and the abi li t y to handle highl y confi denti al and sensitive topics.? Policy formation knowledge? Ability to operate independently and interact at senior levels to facilitate the approval of policies in a developing environment.Qualifications:? Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, English, Journalism or a related discipline.Experience:? Minimum of 6 years of experience formally interacting with diverse constituencies and providing intelligent, well-supported information concerning policies, programs or cultural issues, preferably in a higher education environment as well as experience in policy development/writing. Experience in planning and overseeing project s and programs is also required

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Policy Planning&Communication Specialist