Arabic SEO Generalist – MENA (12‑month contract)

About the role

We are looking for an Arabic SEO Generalist to join Canva’s MENA team for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will help drive organic growth across GCC and Egypt by creating localized SEO strategies and executing outreach campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure link‑building and brand‑mention opportunities on Arabic websites, media outlets and reference sites.
• Create and optimise Arabic content based on local keyword research.
• Run AI citation campaigns to earn placements in answer engines and large language model sources.
• Reclaim unlinked brand mentions and manage listings on directories, listicles and Arabic Wikipedia equivalents.
• Monitor performance metrics, produce regular reports and collaborate with the MENA SEO Lead and global SEO colleagues.

Required profile

• Early‑career professional eager to build a solid technical foundation in SEO.
• Strong interest in the Arabic‑speaking market and ability to work in a hybrid setting in Dubai.
• Excellent written Arabic and English communication skills.

Required skills

• SEO fundamentals (keyword research, on‑page optimisation).
• Link‑building and outreach techniques.
• Content creation for Arabic audiences.
• Familiarity with AI citation and LLM‑related SEO practices.

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with potential extension.
• Hybrid work model – combine remote work with collaboration at our future Dubai office.
• Opportunity to grow within Canva’s International Supergroup, a key growth driver for 2026 and beyond.