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GIS Outreach Coordinator
at Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre in Abu Dhabi
The Outreach Coordinator will coordinate with the AD-SDI Program staff to identify key opportunities for publicizing, both nationally and internationally, the progress and development of the AD-SDI Program and its resulting outputs to the AD-SDI using the Geospatial Portal website and other communication channels such as special events, seminars, exhibitions, conferences and other affairs. In addition, the Outreach Coordinator will work with the AD-SDI Technical Committee to prioritize the development of those products that will showcase the AD-SDI initiative and leverage external relationships and publicity.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Implements the AD-SDI communications plan, as well as monitors and reports progress and results;
Identifies, researches, scopes and recommends additional communications opportunities for the project;
Works with the AD-SDI Technical Committee and other members of the SDI Community to support internal communications, expand the community, and leverage external relationships;
Takes a leading role in efforts to educate and inform stakeholders and the public about the program and its products;
Maintains ties with SDI related international initiatives and other national SDI programs such as the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) organization;
Transfers experience and knowledge from the international SDI community to the AD-SDI community;
Prepares periodical newsletters to keep the AD-SDI community abreast of each other’s developments and achievements;
Maintains AD-SDI website;
Identifies AD-SDI related conferences, workshops and seminars and promote attendance by stakeholders;
Organizes local AD-SDI related conference, workshops and seminars;
Establishes and maintains stakeholder relations management system;
Oversees the development of pilot projects, “quick win” projects and showcases initiatives and ensures their propagation to the rest of the AD-SDI community.
skills
The candidate should have Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or other relevant field, preferably complemented by a strong GIS/IT/digital media background. He or she shall have a clear understanding of the importance of strategic communications, as well as a creative approach to communications planning and implementation, solid project design, management and reporting skills, ability to meet deadlines, and proven subcontractor management skills, and an ability to work closely and effectively with senior managers and a diverse team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The candidate should have 4 to 6 years experience, strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus, as is experience in United Arab Emirates.
Education
Marketing/Communication/Public Adminsitration
About
The Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC) was created in October 2005 by Executive Council resolution No. 33, issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. ADSIC’s role is to develop, drive and support various initiatives within the Government to transform government services in the Emirate. A key objective of this transformation is to establish a modern, efficient and citizen-centric e-Government platform to match the best in the world
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Published at 01-11-2009
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