Government Communications Director (Middle East)
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.
Location: Based in Riyadh, KSA or Bahrain.
Overview
The role requires experience in a communications role within the public sector, or extensive experience working directly with government entities. You will work closely with government entities and officials to advise on and deliver communications programs for government projects.
Responsibilities
Based in either Bahrain or Riyadh and work closely with government entities/government officials.
Provide strategic counsel and develop communications strategies.
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 objectives, stakeholders, constraints, etc.
Adapt and apply models and tools to solve client problems.
Synthesize complex data into concise and compelling presentations.
Manage with authority mid to senior level government officials.
Solid interest in either central government, SWF or culture and tourism work.
Requirements
Extensive experience working with government clients.
Managed projects from start to finish, with a explicit plan and structured workstreams.
Commissioned and integrated analysis from colleagues.
Managed/oversaw the communications workstream for large government projects, with successful communications at key moments (e.g., launch, business milestones).
Developed solutions based on the needs and importance of different stakeholder groups.
Provided reputational counsel to clients facing a crisis.
Led and developed staff.
Awareness of domestic, regional and global current affairs.
Seniority and Employment
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Public Relations and Consulting
Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services
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📌 Government Communications Director Middle East Sydney
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