Elva Partners Hiring for Senior Level, International Strategic Communications at Bahrain Full Time

ABOUT

This client is a government advisory firm dedicated to helping governments develop, lead and deliver positive programmes that successfully promote their global interests. Our clients are government organisations and their leaders, including centre-of-government entities, ministries, authorities, agencies and state-owned enterprises.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A unique opportunity to join a leading government advisory consultancy. As a senior communications professional with extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of large, integrated communications programmes and campaigns, you will be providing communications strategy, advice, and support to government clients across the MENA region.

LOCATION

Dubai, Bahrain, or Saudi Arabia

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and delivering integrated communications strategies and plans for government ministries, departments, and entities.
• Leading large accounts, including responsibility for the client relationship, team leadership and the quality of work produced.
• Providing ad hoc advice to clients on political and economic issues and trends, and the implications of these for the client.
• Developing proposals for new business pitches.
• Actively seeking new business leads through existing contacts and ongoing networking.
• Actively seeking to develop the skills of staff you line manage, conducting regular feedback meetings and formal reviews.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Skills

• Strategy, planning and delivery – being able to execute these communications functions at the highest level.
• Understanding of government in general, and how strategy, policy and communications function together in successful governments
• Knowledge of Middle East and global politics and economy a distinct advantage, but not essential.
• PowerPoint skills a distinct advantage, but not essential.

Attributes

• Leadership – the ability to develop relationships of influence with clients and staff alike
• Resilience and stamina – the ability to develop solutions under difficult circumstances and maintain a productive pace and outlook.
• Curiosity and a sense of adventure- we love people who naturally want to know more about the world and are happy to not always have all the answers but can help figure them out.
• Ambition and humility- we want people who are hungry to grow, but not at the cost of others. Being able to take people on a journey is a key part of being able to work and lead at this company.

Preferred experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in communications, including working in or consulting to public sector organisations.
• Ideal backgrounds include government, public sector, communications agency, charity and think tanks.

WHY WORK HERE

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the positive performance and impact of governments.
• Be part of and contribute to some of the most interesting and challenging government reform programmes in the world.
• Be part of a high-performance culture defined by the pursuit of excellence, collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on professional development.
• Contribute to the development of the business.
• Progress with a clear and achievable path to promotion.
• Tax-free living.

SALARY RANGE

USD125,000 – USD250,000 depending on experience and expertise

CORE VALUES

In order to be successful within this company, candidates and employees must suit its culture. As such, they must demonstrate the following core values:

Be the best, always

• We seek to deliver a quality of work that cannot be found anywhere else.
• We win every meeting, always impressing our clients with our effort, insight, ideas, and advice.
• We innovate constantly, always seeking new and better ways to enhance the work we do.

Delight our clients

• We listen actively and put ourselves in the shoes of our clients, enabling us to understand them and their needs fully.
• We go the extra mile for our clients, ensuring they have our support when they need it most.
• We empower our clients, helping them get better and do better.

Take a “One Team” approach

• We collaborate, drawing on all the expertise and experience the firm has to offer in service of our clients.
• We gladly share: our ideas, our time, our expertise, our support.
• We treat one another well: with respect, consideration, and appreciation.

Empower yourself and each other

• We actively seek to develop our skills and capabilities through reading, listening, watching, and practicing.
  We help each other master new skills, develop expertise, and achieve progress.
  We take enthusiastic advantage of every opportunity the firm provides for professional development.

Say it like it is

• We offer our clients honest advice in a sincere effort to advance their best interests.
• We contribute with confidence, clarity, and openness to internal discussions.
• We have hard conversations when we need to, always respecting the dignity of our colleagues.

Be a pro

• We turn up on time, fully prepared and ready to deliver.
• We never violate the confidences of our clients.
• We act with integrity, always.