Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
United Arab Emirates
10th July 2025
2507-1854-39
Job Description
Role Purpose
The Social Media Unit Head drives on ensuring that social media strategies, content, monitoring, execution and reporting are identified, developed and delivered in a way that benefits both the Sector internal client and DCT as a whole. They ensure social media advice is integrated into planning and decision-making from the outset driving the curation of plans and bringing the best advice together from across specialist areas.
Key Responsibilities
Content & Campaign Planning
Drives the creation of centrally developed creative assets and guidance to execute across local markets
Content & Campaign Execution
Manages social media platforms and their associated communities
Drives creating the visual identity of a website or mobile application
Measurement & Impact
Sets measurement criteria for paid, owned, earned media across each audience touchpoint to verify levels of success
Drives using tech-based platforms and solutions within marketing and communications activities to leverage Martech
Manages ongoing improvement of campaign performance using ongoing campaign data and results
Assesses marketing campaign activities using specific metrics to determine success levels
Shared Activity
Strategic Contribution
Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.
People Management
Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Section by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance.
Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned section, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
Act as a role model and drive adherence to organisational values and ethics by employees of the assigned section to foster a value driven culture within the organisation.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Manage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Continuous Improvement
Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Reporting
Ensure that all section reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet DCT requirements, policies and quality standards.
Communication and Business Relationships
Internal
Sector Marketing
Strategic Communications
Planning, Strategy & Operations
External
Agency Partners
Creative Agency
Content Agency
Media agency
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry
Experience
4-6 years experience in similar role or industry
At least 3 years experience in managerial position
Skills
Language:
Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing
Arabic bilingual desirable but not mandatory
Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
High level of competency in relevant software applications
Administrative skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner
Detailed knowledge of Production Processes, Crew, Equipment, Facilities and Post-production processes
Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software
Excellent written and verbal communication skill - including appropriate stakeholder alignment
Evidence of creating, implementing, and managing policies and procedures
Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively
Ability to work under own direction and high degree of initiative
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is the principal authority driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fueling economic progress and helping achieve the Emirate’s wider global ambitions. DCT Abu Dhabi aspires to welcome the world to Abu Dhabi, connect cultures to our heritage and inspire generations to embark on journeys of creativity and discovery. Through our partnerships with organisations that define the Emirate’s position as a leading global destination, we strive to create a dynamic ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.DCT Abu Dhabi works to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity and innovation, represented by the UAE capital’s living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives, and creative thought.
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