Senior Public Affairs & External Communications Lead

Mondelez International; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan is seeking a senior External Communications and Public Affairs lead based in Dubai. You will drive corporate communication, government relations, and media engagement across MENAP, collaborating with senior leaders to protect and promote the company’s reputation.

You will develop government affairs plans, manage external messaging, and oversee media relations campaigns, including crisis and issues management, across a diverse

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or related field with strong communications background.
• 5–7 years in communications, government, or corporate affairs.
• Excellent Arabic and English writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and media queries.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications program for corporate activities including media relations and events.
• Build and maintain government relations and advocate with stakeholders.
• Provide external communications advice to leadership and business units.
• Develop and maintain MDLZ positions at trade associations and with media.
• Oversee crisis and reputation management and media monitoring.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Strategic communications

Public speaking

Bilingual: Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Mass Communications, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Social media management

Job description

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan is seeking a senior External Communications and Public Affairs lead based in Dubai. You will drive corporate communication, government relations, and media engagement across MENAP, collaborating with senior leaders to protect and promote the company’s reputation.

You will develop government affairs plans, manage external messaging, and oversee media relations campaigns, including crisis and issues management, across a diverse