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 Senior Director to work on international business based from Dubai, Bahrain or Riyadh.CORE SKILLSStrategic communicationsAccount managementDevelop team members.CORE VALUESExcellence – the drive to consistently work to produce and provide advice that is outstandingCommitment – willingness to go the extra mile to deliverDiscretion – our clients trust us for our discretionCollaboration – willingness to share information, expertise and workloadCollegiality – treat each other with respect; no office politicsHonesty – Being honest with clients, and each other.JOB DESCRIPTIONOur client is seeking a Senior Director 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.RoleSupport 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 issuesand trendsResponsibility for developing and incorporating analysis into communications programmestailored to client requirementsAccount manager for allocated clients, with responsibility for the day-to-day management ofactivities, ensuring deadlines are met, assigning further responsibilities where necessary andalerting those responsible for oversight to any issues and seeking sign off, where requiredCollaborative speech writing and op-ed development with clients and members of our clients senior teamConduct narrative development and produce messaging, talking points and factsheetsDelivery of general PR tasks including writing press releases, media engagement, stakeholder mapping and stakeholder engagementStrong ability to write presentations (using tools such as PowerPoint) to a high standard – including content and appropriate designResponsibility for ensuring quality control of all research documents and briefing notes for clients, including country briefings, general briefing notes and biographiesStakeholder 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.EssentialAt least 18+ years’ experience in government and corporate communications; agency experience a bonusExcellent written and spoken EnglishExcellent writing and presentational skillsExperience producing communications materials, including press releases, talking points,media briefings, etc.Experience participating in the development and implementation of communicationsstrategiesExcellent organisational skills and flexible approach to work, with the ability to workindependently, but also display solid team working skillsExcellent IT skills, including Word, PPT and ExcelExperience of client relationship building and relationship managementAnalytical skills and tactical judgement.