Regional Stakeholder Engagement Lead (MEA)

The World Bank Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer to lead regional stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and reputational risk management. You will advise regional management, craft strategic narratives, and coordinate across IBRD, IDA, IFC, and MIGA to advance development priorities.

With a master’s degree and 8+ years in international communications, you will influence policymakers, media, and partners, shaping narratives and ensuring effective external

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public affairs, international affairs, or a related field.
• Experience designing and implementing strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, or reputational risk management initiatives.
• Experience working in an international environment and understanding development contexts and political economy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies that advance World Bank Group priorities and strengthen the region's influence.
• Develop strategic narratives and communications products that support regional objectives and client engagement.
• Coordinate regional contributions to corporate campaigns and ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Advise management on positioning, stakeholder considerations, and communications responses to high-profile issues.
• Promote integrated communications and One World Bank Group collaboration across IBRD, IDA, IFC, and MIGA.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Reputational risk management

Public affairs

Policy analysis

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The World Bank Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer to lead regional stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and reputational risk management. You will advise regional management, craft strategic narratives, and coordinate across IBRD, IDA, IFC, and MIGA to advance development priorities.

With a master’s degree and 8+ years in international communications, you will influence policymakers, media, and partners, shaping narratives and ensuring effective external