Political Communications Director

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada MCG Talent Full time

We are seeking a Director with extensive experience in political communications experience to provide direct communications support to Governments.
The successful candidate will be based in Dubai and should be willing to travel on a regular basis, particularly within the region, and more widely as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMUNICATIONS
Delivery of political strategic communications to clients across the Middle East
Responsibility for leading clients, providing direct, high quality communications support
Account lead for allocated clients with overall responsibility for the account, serving as
Primary liaison to the client, managing Work in Progress and delegation of tasks, oversight of
all briefings and documents to the client and strategy development and activation
Provide political, economic and investment analysis of current and emerging regional issues
and trends
Responsibility for sign off on narrative and messaging, talking points and factsheets
Regular delivery of direct strategic communications advice and support to clients, using
experience and understanding of the geopolitical landscape to inform client content and
advice
Lead on the delivery of general PR tasks including press releases, media engagement,
stakeholder mapping, stakeholder engagement and client research
Strong ability to write presentations (using tools such as PowerPoint) to a high standard –
including content and appropriate design
Lead on production of speeches and op-eds, and producing messaging, talking points and
narrative
Responsibility for media, stakeholder and influencer relations – identifying key media, map
plan of engagement and support in cultivating relationships. With the ability to deliver sensitive briefings and manage interactions.

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Lead proactive political and economic analysis of current and emerging issues for the client and internally, which helps to inform communications advice and campaigns
Lead on producing briefing notes for clients, ensuring quality control and deadlines are met, taking into account translation requirements
Draft initial proposals for new business pitches and contribute to presentations

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Actively seek to develop the skills of staff you line manage, conducting regular feedback meetings and formal reviews
Manage delegation of work to staff on the accounts which you lead whilst empowering staff and taking account of developmental needs and capacity
Contribute to new business leads
Responsibility for financial management of allocated accounts
Contribute to initiatives that support best practice and wider company progress

SKILLS REQUIRED ESSENTIAL
15+ years’ experience in government communications; agency experience a bonus
Good understanding of political dynamics and work of governments
Excellent writing skills
Significant experience delivering communications campaigns including preparation of
communications materials and delivery of campaigns
Experience leading and directing the development and implementation of communications
strategies
Leadership skills – experience of managing and developing staff
Ability to lead teams
Excellent IT skills, including Word, PPT and Excel
Experience of managing client relationships
Analytical skills and tactical judgement

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