Government Communications Director (Middle East)
Note: The role will be based in Riyadh,KSA, or Bahrain.
MCG Talent is seeking experienced government experts to oversee projects that integrate expertise from a range of disciplines, including strategic communications, capacity building and public policy, to deliver outcomes for our clients. This role is for one of our clients who is a leading advisory firm within the government space.
This position requires someone with experience in a communications role within the public sector, or someone who has extensive experience working directly with government entities.
Job Description
* You will be based in either Dubai, Bahrain or Riyadh and you will be working closely with government entities / government officials.
* You will provide strategic council and develop communications strategies.
* You will handle crisis communications.
* Lead medium to large size projects for government entities and develop and implement supporting strategies, policies and plans.
* Structure and deliver communications programmes
* Manage ambiguity in which objectives, stakeholders, constraints, etc.. are uncertain
* Adapt and apply models and tools to solve client problems
* Synthesise complex data into concise and compelling presentations
* Manage with authority mid to senior level government officials
* Strong interest in either central government, SWF or culture and tourism work
Requirements
* Extensive experience working with government clients, preferably in the Gulf
* Managed projects from start to finish, with a clear plan and structured workstreams
* Commissioned and integrated analysis from colleagues
* Has managed / overseen the communications workstream for large government projects, with successful comms delivered at key moments (eg. launch, business milestones)
* Developed solutions based on the needs and importance of different stakeholder groups
* Has provided reputational counsel to clients facing a crisis
* Has led and developed staff
* Awareness of domestic, regional and global current affairs.