Government Communications Manager / Director (Middle East)

MCG Talent; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm within the government sector is seeking a Government Communications Manager / Director to oversee strategic communication initiatives in Dubai, KSA, or Bahrain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public sector communications, project management, and stakeholder engagement. You will be tasked with crisis management and developing tailored solutions while directly engaging with government officials.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a communications role within the public sector.
• Managed government projects from inception to completion.
• Strong interest in culture and tourism sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel and develop communications strategies.
• Lead projects for government clients, implementing strategies and policies.
• Engage with mid to senior-level government officials.

Skills

Strategic communications

Crisis management

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Government Communications Manager / Director (Middle East)

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

MCG Talent is seeking experienced government experts to oversee projects that integrate expertise from various disciplines, including strategic communications, capacity building, and public policy, to deliver outcomes for our clients. This role is for one of our clients, a leading advisory firm within the government sector.

This position requires someone with experience in a communications role within the public sector or extensive experience working directly with government entities.

Job Description

• Based in Dubai, Bahrain, or Riyadh, working closely with government entities and officials.
• Provide strategic counsel and develop communications strategies.
• Handle crisis communications.
• Lead medium to large projects for government clients, developing and implementing strategies, policies, and plans.
• Structure and deliver comprehensive communications programs.
• Manage ambiguity related to objectives, stakeholders, and constraints.
• Apply models and tools to solve client problems.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling presentations.
• Engage with mid to senior-level government officials with authority.
• Strong interest in central government, sovereign wealth funds, or culture and tourism sectors.

Requirements

• Extensive experience working with government clients.
• Managed projects from inception to completion with structured workstreams.
• Commissioned and integrated analysis from colleagues.
• Oversaw communications workstreams for large government projects, ensuring successful delivery at key moments (e.g., launches, milestones).
• Developed solutions tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Provided reputational counsel during crises.
• Led and developed staff.
• Awareness of domestic, regional, and global current affairs.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Public Relations and Consulting
• Public Relations and Communications Services

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