Senior Communications & Government Relations Specialist

Senior Communications & Government Relations Specialist

Work with government leaders and organisations to integrate strategy, policy and communications, and drive economic and social development, as well as enhancing their standing on the world stage.

Location: Dubai or Riyadh

About our client:

Our client is a government advisory firm working with government organisations and their leaders, including centre-of-government entities, ministries, authorities, agencies and state-owned enterprises, to develop and deliver programmes that successfully promote their global interests.

They are seeking experienced government experts to lead projects that integrate strategic communications skills with capacity building and public policy, as well as international relations.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the work: Leading the planning, which includes regular travel to clients in the MENA region to provide an integrated, high-quality solution to the client needs.
• Building a relationship with the client: Winning the trust of the principal client and providing them with insight and strategic advisory.
• Leading the team: Ensuring team members understand the mission, are clear about their role, deliver high-quality work and generally perform to standard.
• Achieving commercial outcomes: Ensuring delivery on the agreed scope of work, identifying opportunities for further work and convincing clients of the need to engage the organisation for that additional work.
• Participating in business development: Working with the wider team to generate leads, develop proposals and deliver pitches.

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in strategic communications, government relations or geopolitical communications.
• Experience within an agency/consultancy is essential.
• Experience of key organisational and human resource functions such as: recruitment, training and development, forming and building teams, establishing new ways of working, leadership development, systems and process design, policy development, etc.
• Experience of client relationship building, relationship management and presenting to senior stakeholders.Competitive salary, bonus structure, healthcare benefits & relocation package offered.