ABOUT THE ROLE
Based at the Corporate Office in Dubai, the Executive Assistant & Communications Specialist will provide high-level administrative support to senior executives while managing corporate communications and digital presence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Executive Support
- Manage executive calendars, appointments, and meetings.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Organize and coordinate company events, board meetings, and conferences.
- Organizing and maintaining an efficient filing system for easy retrieval of information.
Communications & Content Management
- Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies.
- Draft, edit, and distribute corporate communications, reports, newsletters, and press releases.
- Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
- Manage crisis communication and provide strategic messaging when needed.
- Assist in speechwriting and presentation development for executives.
- Engage with media, clients, and partners to strengthen relationships. ( optional )
Website Maintenance & Digital Presence
- Maintain and update the company website with relevant content.
- Ensure website functionality, accuracy, and SEO optimization. (Search Engine Optimization)
- Monitor and analyze website performance, making improvements where needed.
- Manage digital integrations with social media.
- Work with IT or external developers to resolve website-related issues.
QUALIFICATIION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or similar
- Experience in the marine industry is an advantage.
- Proven experience of minimum 5 years as an Executive Assistant, Communications Specialist, or similar role
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Can-do attitude and an organized and efficient working style
- Flexibility around supporting other senior stakeholders when needed
- Professional conduct and manner
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
- Comfortable with change & ability to adapt quickly.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable workload.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and digital communication platforms.
- Experience managing websites and using SEO/analytics tools.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills Required
- Minimum bachelor's degree or similar
- 5 years experience as Executive Assistant or Communications Specialist
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital communication platforms
- Experience managing websites and using SEO tools
- Experience in marine industry is an advantage
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
DP World Insights
What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
