Associate Director

We’re looking for a Associate Director Capacity Build - based in Dubai but ideally in KSA for a leading global consultancy

This role is about shaping, strengthening, and embedding capability in a complex environment. It’s not for the faint-hearted it needs someone who thrives on frameworks, structure and driving real impact through people.

What you’ll be doing:

Conducting baseline assessments and benchmarking to shape programme design

Designing operating models, workflows, PDPs, and competency frameworks

Delivering training programmes, coaching, and “train the trainer” initiatives

Project management, monitoring, and reporting on progress

Mentoring and supporting junior consultants while helping grow the practice

What you’ll need to bring:

8–10 years’ experience, ideally in a mature government comms environment

GCC consulting experience (at least 18 months) turning “thinking” into practical outputs

Familiarity with GCS-aligned frameworks (OASIS, MCOM), change models (Kotter), and Lean principles

Strong research and analysis capabilities from surveys and interviews to benchmarking

Skills that will set you apart:

High-impact communication (written, verbal, presentation)

Workshop facilitation and instructional design

Ability to build structured, logical outputs in PowerPoint

Confident with survey data and Excel crunching

The attributes we’re looking for:

Gravitas and credibility

Professional curiosity and structured thinking

A sleeves-rolled-up, practical approach to problem solving

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping capability, building confidence, and leaving a lasting impact.