Director - Public Affairs & Advisory

Overview

Geopolitical Strategy & Nation Building

• Lead the rigorous analysis of regional and global trends to assess their impact on UAE government objectives and reputation.
• Design and implement strategic narratives and infrastructure that support UAE nation-building and national identity frameworks.
• Serve as a primary advisor to government entities and leadership, providing evidence-based recommendations on public policy, regulatory issues, and positioning.
• Develop frameworks for large-scale public affairs campaigns, ensuring absolute linguistic accuracy and cultural resonance across all messaging.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain high-level relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and influential entities.
• Oversee high-profile client accounts, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery that meets the agency's standards for "Efficiency & Flow".
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• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with public affairs campaigns to protect the agency’s and client’s reputation.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Champion a high-performance workplace culture with the team’s mental well-being.
• Oversee the strategic rollout of initiatives, conducting rigorous quality control reviews to ensure all assets are free of errors in design or thought.
• Lead cross-functional work groups and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Business Development

• Coordinate with the Managing Director and Director of Strategy & Growth to identify new service offerings and secure new client contracts.
• Represent the agency at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and build a robust pipeline of opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 10–12 years in public affairs, government relations, or geopolitical consulting, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity within the UAE or MENA region.
• A profound understanding of Abu Dhabi’s unique market nuances, government protocols, and the specific dynamics of the capital’s agency landscape.
• Proven ability to distill complex geopolitical intelligence into clear, high-impact narratives that support nation-building and national agendas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, or Communications; an advanced degree (MBA or JD) is highly preferred, reflecting a deep understanding of the "business of law" and policy.
• Exceptional leadership with a track record of orchestrating multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing complex, high-stakes workflows with precision.
• Bilingual fluency in both Arabic and English (written and verbal) is essential.
• A valid UAE Driving License is preferred to support high-level stakeholder engagement across the Emirates.