MCG&Co Hiring for Communications Director – Gov Relations Job at Dubai Full Time

DMCG Global are looking for a Director with a background in government relations/political communications to join a global advisory firm based in Dubai.

The position will be based in Dubai.

Job Description:

• You will be responsible for developing strategies related to the Government across UAE and Saudi.
• You will be involved as a senior leader in helping to manage and consult top regional clients.
• You will be available and hands-on as a senior leader, working on all aspects of the business from HR to business development to strategic client counsel.
• You will be comfortable working in close partnership as a key consultancy partner, sitting around the table with management consultancies, ministry leadership, other government ministries and senior industry leaders from the private sector.
• You will also be comfortable advising smaller clients and helping the junior team manage client expectations and generate compelling results.

Minimum Qualification

• Extensive experience working with directors of communications and/or strategy for government clients, preferably in the Gulf
• Strong background and at least 7+ years working within a government / political space.
• Designed, developed and led launch communications programmes for new entities
• Track record of elevating client reputations by implementing decisive communications programmes (gulf clients preferable)
• Created campaigns with global impact
• Has developed and provided reputational counsel to clients facing a crisis
• Has structured work, developed systems and driven implementation
• Can lead and mentor staff through challenging accounts
• Awareness and deep interest for domestic, regional and global current affairs.