Communications Specialist – Middle East, Türkiye & Africa

Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry KONE Corporation employs over 60000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide united by a shared purpose: to shape the future of 2024 KONE had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion.

Why this role

KONE Middle East Türkiye & Africa (KMTA) is a diverse and fast-evolving region operating across developed and emerging markets. With a strong footprint across the Middle East Türkiye and Africa MTA plays a key role in driving growth modernization and service excellence.

We are now looking for a Communications Specialist KONE Middle East Türkiye & Africa based in Egypt to execute internal communication plans craft engaging and inspiring content and ensure consistent communication flow across our KMTA markets.

This role reports to the Communications Leader KMTA and works closely with internal stakeholders across different markets to coordinate and execute structured engaging and consistent communication flows. The position primarily focuses on internal communications while also supporting selected external communication initiatives when required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who wants first-hand experience working across diverse and dynamic markets. The role offers exposure to different cultures business environments and communication maturity levels providing a unique platform to explore how messaging is shaped localized and brought to life across countries.

You will play an active role in strengthening communication foundations driving consistency while respecting local nuances and engaging teams through creative and impactful content that connects people across the region.

What will you be doing

Internal Communications (Primary Focus)

• Execute the KONE Middle East Türkiye & Africa internal communication plan in alignment with business priorities and regional objectives
• Create engaging clear and creative content for internal platforms including intranet newsletters organizational announcements people stories internal screens and other engagement channels
• Ensure a structured and consistent communication flow across KONE Middle East Türkiye & Africa markets
• Work closely with the Communications Leader and P&C team in the region on organizational announcements messaging alignment and communication cascading
• Partner with local P&C teams across countries to support internal communication needs providing guidance templates content creation support and messaging frameworks to strengthen local execution
• Support markets in activating and enhancing their internal communication channels ensuring alignment with regional standards
• Maintain and manage the regional internal communication calendar to ensure coordination and visibility
• Monitor engagement levels and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness
• Support the planning and execution of internal company events ensuring strong messaging engagement and professional communication standards

External Communication Support (Secondary Focus)

• Support the preparation of press releases and external announcements in alignment with regional priorities and brand guidelines
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to develop social media content that strengthens employer branding and showcases our culture people and achievements
• Proactively identify and develop compelling success stories across our markets including women empowerment initiatives award recognitions safety milestones team achievements and other stories that reflect our commitments and values
• Play a key role in the communication planning and execution of external events ensuring strong brand presence consistent messaging and high-quality communication deliverables

Are you the one

• 35 years of experience in corporate communications (internal communication experience is essential)
• Bachelors degree in Communications Integrated Marketing Communications Journalism or related field
• Strong content creation skills across written and digital formats with hands-on experience using basic design and video editing tools and a solid understanding of visual storytelling layout and brand design principles
• Ability to simplify complex topics into clear and engaging messaging
• Organized and structured with strong project management skills
• Experience working in matrix and multicultural environments
• Excellent written and spoken English (mandatory)
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic (mandatory)
• Proficiency in French is an added advantage

You are proactive detail-oriented collaborative and comfortable working with different stakeholders across diverse markets.

What do we offer

• A unique opportunity to help shape and structure communications across a dynamic region
• Exposure to regional and multi-market collaboration
• A strong KONE culture focused on collaboration development and innovation
• A supportive and international working environment

Location

Cairo Egypt
Occasional travel within the Middle East Türkiye & Africa region may be required.

Want to #joinourflow

KONE is building up a unique community aiming to provide the most advanced People Flow solutions for its customers and lifting the customer experience to the top. At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual and where we share actively ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and a daily practice. KONE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are proud to offer a range of opportunities that will support you in achieving your career and personal goals. We believe in improving performance through inspiring engaging and developing our people.

You now have an excellent opportunity to join a group of competent colleagues work in a truly global environment and be part of the journey in building the leading brand in people flow. At KONE you will be working in a supportive and friendly atmosphere and have flexible working hours to support your work & life balance. We offer comprehensive KONE benefits to our employees.

At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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