Government Communications Manager/Director (Middle East)Government Communications Manager/Director (Middle East)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Note: The role will be based in Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, KSAMCG Talent is seeking for 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 DescriptionYou 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 programmesManage ambiguity in which objectives, stakeholders, constraints, etc.. are uncertainAdapt and apply models and tools to solve client problemsSynthesise complex data into concise and compelling presentationsManage with authority mid to senior level government officialsStrong interest in either central government, SWF or culture and tourism workRequirementsExtensive experience working with government clientsManaged projects from start to finish, with a clear plan and structured workstreamsCommissioned and integrated analysis from colleaguesHas 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 groupsHas provided reputational counsel to clients facing a crisisHas led and developed staffAwareness of domestic, regional and global current affairs.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionPublic Relations and ConsultingIndustriesPublic Relations and Communications ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at MCG Talent by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Civil Servant” roles.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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