Job Description

About the Role

We're hiring a strategic, discreet, and culturally fluent

Account Director

to lead a high-level government project involving the royal family. You will be the primary point of contact for the client, leading multi-disciplinary teams across creative, communications, content, and production.

This is a fast-paced and highly sensitive role that requires intelligence, diplomacy, and leadership under pressure.

Important Note

: This role supports a

senior-level government account involving VVIPs

. Absolute discretion, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism are critical. Only candidates with native Arabic fluency, excellent English, and experience in similar high-stakes roles will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day client communications and act as a trusted liaison with key government stakeholders Oversee strategic planning and delivery across campaigns, activations, and communications Lead the briefing process and ensure internal teams are aligned and delivering against client expectations Coordinate internal teams (production, social, creative, PR, and other outputs) to ensure alignment and execution for on-time, on-brand delivery Track and manage timelines/schedules, deliverables, budgets, feedback loops, and approvals across projects Own and deliver client briefs, proposals, high-level reports, and approvals Manage budgets, schedules, approvals, and quality control for all deliverables Translate complex feedback into clear, actionable internal guidance Anticipate challenges, resolve issues quickly, and maintain absolute client trust Uphold protocol, confidentiality, and high cultural sensitivity in all aspects of delivery

Required Qualifications & Experience

8-10+ years of experience in client servicing or agency account management Native-level Arabic and fluent English (spoken and written) Prior experience working with UAE government, royal, or sensitive high-profile clients Strong project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, lead diverse teams, and manage complex projects Strong understanding of the cultural and communications landscape in the UAE and GCC Familiarity with agency workflow across creative, content, and digital teams

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

Background in PR, communications, or brand strategy Experience in both government and private sector client accounts Experience managing bilingual (Arabic/English) campaigns Familiarity with formal protocol and content review processes/approval workflows especially within UAE entities Experience in integrated campaigns that span creative, social, and event platforms Experience working closely with multiple departments without an agency including creative and production teams

Why Join ZIA

Work on meaningful, high-impact national projects Competitive salary and performance-based growth opportunities Exposure to cross-collaborative work across disciplines, clients, and cultures A diverse, dynamic, multicultural team with a shared standard of excellence A creative culture that celebrates innovation, authenticity, bold thinking, cultural relevance, and results

How to Apply 1

Email your

CV

and a

brief cover letter

to

ZIA Agency Director -

charlotte@zianetwork.com

with the subject line:

Application - Account Director (Government Account) - Arabic Speaker

In your message, please include your answers

Screening Questions

Are you currently based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate? Do you have native-level Arabic and fluent English? Have you managed government, royal, or VIP accounts before? Please provide examples. What is your current notice period and earliest availability? What are your salary expectations for this role?

Note:

Only complete applications that include both a CV and a tailored cover letter will be reviewed.

How to Apply 2

We're accepting applications through our official careers page.

Serious applicants only:

Visit

zianetwork [dot] com [slash] careers

to submit your CV, tailored cover letter, and answer all screening questions.

Only complete applications will be considered.

? I understand that only applications submitted with a CV, a tailored cover letter, and responses to all screening questions will be reviewed.

? I acknowledge that due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From AED18,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Have you managed government, royal, or VIP accounts before? Please provide examples. What are your salary expectations for this role? What is your current notice period and earliest availability?
Education:

Master's (Preferred)
Experience:

Account Management: 5 years (Required) Strategic Communications: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:

Native Arabic AND FLUENT English (Required)
Expected Start Date: 08/12/2025