Account Director (Government Account) – Arabic Speaker

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