Job Summary:
The Internal Communications, Employee Engagement Director is responsible for leading internal communications, employee engagement, and employer branding to strengthen OD’s culture, alignment, and employee experience.
Responsibilities:
HR Communications & Employee Engagement Strategy Develop and lead the internal communications and employee engagement strategy aligned with OD’s HR priorities, culture, and business strategy. Translate OD’s HR initiatives (performance cycle, talent programs, policies, change initiatives, employee experience improvements) into clear, engaging communications. Design and deliver engagement campaigns that drive participation, belonging, and alignment with OD values. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication and feedback channels (pulse surveys, listening sessions, focus groups, digital feedback tools) and turn insights into action plans with stakeholders. B) Culture, Change & Leadership Communications Partner with senior leadership to cascade key messages and support change management communication across OD. Create toolkits and communication packs for managers to enable consistent messaging and stronger people leadership. Support HR crisis/critical communications (employee relations-sensitive topics) to protect trust, transparency, and organizational reputation. C) Employee Experience & Internal Events Lead the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives and internal events (e.g., Ramadan, New Year, recognition, town halls, culture activations). Partner with HRBP, Admin, and relevant functions to ensure high-quality employee experience and strong participation. D) Employer Branding & Talent Attraction (with TA + Marketing) Own the employer branding strategy within HR, aligned to OD’s EVP and culture narrative. Partner with Talent Acquisition to create talent attraction campaigns and strengthen candidate engagement across key channels. Collaborate with Marketing to ensure brand consistency across career websites, social channels, and recruitment content. Develop authentic employee stories, testimonials, and culture content to support attraction and retention. Track & report employer branding and recruitment marketing effectiveness, recommending improvements based on data. E) Governance, Budget & Stakeholder Management Manage the internal communications and engagement calendar, approvals, and content governance (tone of voice, templates, standards). Manage the assigned budget and oversee vendors/agencies (events, content, design, platforms) ensuring quality and ROI. Partner with HRBPs and function leaders to ensure communications reflect employee realities and business priorities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field (master’s is a plus)10+ years of experience in HR with strong exposure to employee engagement, internal communications, culture, and employer branding. Proven experience partnering with executive stakeholders and managing sensitive HR communications. Strong writing/storytelling skills; Arabic & English is a must. HR stakeholder management and business partnering. Culture and engagement program design. Change management communications. Strong content creation and storytelling. Data-driven insights and action planning. High discretion, ownership, and attention to detail.