Director of Government Communications

Job Description

Note: The role will be based in Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, KSA or Bahrain.

MCG 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 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.