Senior Specialist, Internal Communications

JOB PURPOSEDeveloping and implementing internal communication strategies and initiatives that align with ADNOC’s goals and objectives. Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure that internal communications effectively engage and inform employees at all levels of the organization. The role will involve crafting messages, creating content, managing communication channels, and measuring the effectiveness of internal communication efforts as per ADNOC Group’s corporate strategy, brand and relevant organizational updates. Play a critical role in fostering a positive organizational culture, driving employee engagement, and supporting change management initiatives.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESJob Specific AccountabilitiesDevelop and implement comprehensive internal communications strategies and plans that align with ADNOC’s goals and objectives. Collaborate with senior leaders and other stakeholders to ensure consistency and effectiveness of messages across different communication channels.Create compelling and engaging content for internal communication channels, such as intranet, email newsletters, internal social media, and other communication tools. Ensure that messages are clear, concise, and aligned with the ADNOC\'s values and brand guidelines.Craft messages for Company senior leaders and other stakeholders to be used in internal communication materials, including speeches, presentations, and other written communications. Ensure that messages are aligned with the ADNOC\'s objectives and resonate with employees at all levels.Manage and maintain Company internal communication channels, including intranet, email newsletters, internal social media, and other platforms. Ensure that channels are regularly updated, relevant, and accessible to employees.Develop and implement initiatives to promote employee engagement, including ADNOC recognition programs, surveys, and feedback mechanisms. Analyze data and feedback to measure the effectiveness of internal communication efforts and make recommendations for improvement.Support change management initiatives by developing and implementing internal communication plans that help Company employees understand and embrace organizational changes. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees during times of change.Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Company senior leaders, to ensure that internal communications are coordinated and aligned with overall organizational messaging. Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather input, feedback, and insights to inform internal communication strategies.Carry out administrative tasks related to the effective implementation of the team responsibilities, for example scheduling of meetings and issuing meeting minutes.Coordinate and recommend selection of external communication suppliers/agencies to support delivery of culture activities where necessary, ensuring best value, quality and brand consistency aligned with the business requirements and overall guidelines of Group Communications.Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.Generic AccountabilitiesSupervision: Plan and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.Budgets: Provide input for preparation of the Division budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: Implement approved Function policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.Performance Management: Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Division in line with the Company Performance framework.Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability: Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.Reports: Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPSInternalSVP Employee & Community EngagementVP Internal Comms & Employee EngagementGroup HC DirectorVP HC StrategyOPCO VP Corporate CommsGroup HSE SVP / HSE Culture Transformation LeadsHC Business PartnersCulture ChampionsADNOC Group Company leaders