Acceptability & Communication Manager - Iraqi Leadership

• Define and implement communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Lead internal and external communications, including media, digital, and events.
• Manage reputation topics and crisis communications.
• Build relationships with media, authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Develop corporate content, press releases, and executive messaging.
• Ensure consistent corporate messaging and standards.
• Support stakeholder engagement and project acceptability initiatives.
• Coordinate communications across teams and entities.
• Promote HSE culture through communication activities.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive corporate information. 

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of experience in corporate communications.
• Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, media relations, and reputation management.
• Experience in crisis communication and strategic messaging.
• Strong skills in content creation and communication strategy.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate in sensitive and high-pressure environments.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities.
• Experience in multinational or complex institutional environments.
• Good understanding of regional dynamics and communication challenges.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory); French is an advantage.