Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Support the development of integrated communications and public affairs strategy aligned with Saudi Aramco's corporate vision and objectives.
• Work with the team to provide insights and strategic counsel to the C-suite on communication matters, working closely with Government Relations, Public Affairs and Media Relations teams as well as other internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between the CEO, his Executive team, other senior leaders, and key stakeholders, ensuring clear messaging and alignment.
• Navigate and respect cultural nuances and protocols, both within Saudi Arabia and on the international stage.
• Provide data-driven insights and analysis to support the decision-making process of the Leadership team, offering recommendations based on internal and external data.
• Public Relations: Manage media relations, including proactively engaging with international and domestic media outlets.
• Respond effectively to media inquiries relating to the Executives and manage crisis communications when necessary.
• Speechwriting and Talking Points: Assist in the preparation of talking points, speech reviews, and other communication material for the C-Suite, ensuring alignment with corporate messaging and objectives.
• Help to craft compelling narratives to effectively communicate Saudi Aramco's vision and values.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to ensure the accuracy and quality of briefing materials on companies, individuals, events, and situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, International Relations, International Business, International Law, Government, Communications, Economics or closely-related discipline; an advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Depth of experience in large, complex multinational environments, business drivers and commercial acumen commensurate with the requirements of the role.
• Deep understanding of international business and cultural protocols; knowledge of the energy sector is advantageous.
• Willingness to act as an individual contributor, as well as to integrate and collaborate with individuals and organisations in service of C-suite strategic agenda.
• Willing and able to travel, both domestically and internationally.
• Proven ability to quickly develop a positive, effective and collaborative rapport with corporate management, government officials, and other internal and external contacts, using tact and diplomacy.
• Must demonstrate masterful interpersonal skills and possess an aptitude for dealing positively and effectively with stressful and/or delicate situations.
• Must have a current, diverse, active, and global network as required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Preferred

• An advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the energy sector is advantageous.