Client >
Advisory Company for Higher Education Organization
Contest>
The Communication Organization Assessment and Design project will provide a thorough diagnostic of existing communication structures, benchmark against international best practices in higher education and comparable institutions, and deliver a comprehensive, future-state operating model. The goal is to enable more agile, effective, and aligned communication functions that directly support institutional priorities, stakeholder engagement, and reputational growth
Project Scope>
Assess Client current communication organization including structure, workflows, and decision-making; Benchmark Clients communication organization against best-in-class models in higher education and mission driven institutions; Identify misalignments, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities; Design a future-state model aligned with Client’s Vision 2036 goals, strategic initiatives, and ecosystem engagement. Define governance, roles, and capabilities to support implementation and long-term communication excellence
Key Project phases>
1) Discovery & Diagnostic : Assess current communication structure through interviews, document reviews, and core process analysis. 2) Benchmarking : Compare Client's setup with leading institutions to identify gaps and improvement areas 3) Future State Design : Co-create a future-state model with clear roles, governance, and workflows aligned to Vision 2036. 4) Validation & Handoff : Present, refine, and finalize the model with leadership, delivering a roadmap for implementation
Required Qualifications >
1) Minimum 10 years of experience in Marketing and Communications activities 2) Prior experience in a Management Consulting or advisory role is preferred, particularly within real estate or transaction advisory services , this criteria strongly preferred 3) Demonstrated ability to take initiativ e, lead multidisciplinary workstreams, and drive teams toward results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments 4) Bachelor’s / master’s degree University related field 5) understanding of the business environment and dynamics within the UAE and broader GCC region
Workload >
3 months >
Mid-July to Mid-October 2025
Start-date >
Immediate, once identified the right profile
For And And • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates