Senior Director - Communications Advisory Firm (Dubai Based)

Job Description
Our client is a leading global strategic communications advisory firm.
They work with a portfolio of Businesses and Government departments handling communications strategy.
They are looking for a Partner to work on international business based from Dubai
CORE SKILLS
Strategic communications
Account management
Develop team members.
CORE VALUES
Excellence – the drive to consistently work to produce and provide advice that is outstanding
Commitment – willingness to go the extra mile to deliver
Discretion – our clients trust us for our discretion
Collaboration – willingness to share information, expertise and workload
Collegiality – treat each other with respect; no office politics
Honesty – Being honest with clients, and each other.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is seeking a Partner with extensive experience in strategic communications to provide direct communications support to private sector and governmental clients across the Middle East.
The successful candidate will be based in the Dubai office.
Our client is an international strategic communications consultancy that uses an in-depth understanding of public, commercial and political drivers to provide insightful strategic counsel and meet complex communications challenges.
Role
Support in the delivery of strategic communications to clients across Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Provide political, economic and investment analysis of current and emerging regional issues
and trends
Responsibility for developing and incorporating analysis into communications programmes
tailored to client requirements
Account manager for allocated clients, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of
activities, ensuring deadlines are met, assigning further responsibilities where necessary and
alerting those responsible for oversight to any issues and seeking sign off, where required
Collaborative speech writing and op-ed development with clients and members of our clients senior team
Conduct narrative development and produce messaging, talking points and factsheets
Delivery of general PR tasks including writing press releases, media engagement, stakeholder mapping and stakeholder engagement
Strong ability to write presentations (using tools such as PowerPoint) to a high standard – including content and appropriate design
Responsibility for ensuring quality control of all research documents and briefing notes for clients, including country briefings, general briefing notes and biographies
Stakeholder and influencer engagement - identify key stakeholders and influencers, map a plan for engagement and support in cultivating relationships.
New business - Contribute to presentations and pitches to prospective clients.
Essential
At least 15 years’ experience in government and corporate communications; agency experience a bonus
Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent writing and presentational skills
Experience producing communications materials, including press releases, talking points,
media briefings, etc.
Experience participating in the development and implementation of communications
strategies
Excellent organisational skills and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work
independently, but also display solid team working skills
Excellent IT skills, including Word, PPT and Excel
Experience of client relationship building and relationship management
Analytical skills and tactical judgement.