Senior External Affairs & Communications Leader, MENA

World Bank Group

Dubai

On-site

AED 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

World Bank Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer to lead regional stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. The role requires coordinating with regional and global teams to advance development priorities, manage reputational risk, and shape public messaging across governments, partners, and civil society.

The position emphasizes political awareness, collaboration across functions, and delivering high-impact communications in a

Qualifications

Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic preferred.
Experience designing and implementing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Strong ability to provide strategic advisory support to senior management.
Experience engaging with governments, development partners, private sector, civil society and media.

Responsibilities

Lead stakeholder engagement strategies to advance World Bank Group priorities in the region.
Cultivate relationships with governments, development partners, private sector and civil society.
Provide strategic advisory input on stakeholder dynamics, risk, and communications to management.
Coordinate campaigns and communications products across multiple units and regions.
Monitor developments to anticipate risks and inform decision-making.