Government Communications Director (Middle East)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Government Communications Director to oversee strategic projects in the Middle East. This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public sector communications and a strong ability to manage complex projects. You will work closely with government entities, providing strategic counsel, handling crisis communications, and leading impactful initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape communication strategies that drive significant outcomes in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about public policy and have a keen interest in government affairs, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications within the public sector.
• Proven track record managing projects for government clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel and develop communication strategies.
• Lead projects for government entities, ensuring successful delivery.
• Manage relationships with mid to senior-level government officials.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Crisis Communications

Public Policy

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Government Communications Director (Middle East), London

Client: MCG Talent

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Note: The role will be based in Dubai, UAE or 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 a leading advisory firm within the government space.

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

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Extensive experience working with government clients, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Managed projects from start to finish with clear plans and structured workstreams.
• Integrated analysis from colleagues through commissioning.
• Oversaw communication workstreams for large government projects, ensuring successful delivery at key moments (e.g., launch, milestones).
• Developed stakeholder-specific solutions.
• Provided reputational counsel during crises.
• Led and developed staff.
• Awareness of current domestic, regional, and global affairs.