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Senior Analyst - Public and Government Affairs

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman we understand diversity equity inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues our company our clients and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and belonging.

About Us:

Edelman Government and Public Affairs is a geopolitical strategy and public affairs consultancy within the Edelman network. We provide tailored advisory services at the intersection of government business and civil society to help clients navigate complex policy environments mitigate risks and shape meaningful engagement with global stakeholders.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Analyst with strong research writing and analytical skills to support client mandates across policy public affairs and strategic communications. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for geopolitics global policy trends and stakeholder engagement with experience working in or with government multilateral institutions or corporate public affairs. Experience in the Middle East and North Africa region particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze geopolitical and regulatory developments impacting clients across global markets.
Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop intelligence briefs to support client strategy.
Draft memos talking points executive summaries and reports for internal and external audiences.
Support the development of thought leadership and strategic content aligned with client priorities.
Track media and political narratives to identify reputational opportunities or risks.
Coordinate with global advisory teams to ensure integrated delivery across regions and disciplines.
Assist in the development of new business proposals pitch materials and presentations.
Contribute to internal knowledgesharing and strategic planning.
Support organization of thematic events conferences and roundtables.

Skills & Experience:

Significant experience in geopolitics government relations public affairs consulting or international organizations.
Bachelors or Masters degree in international relations political science public policy or a related field.
Exceptional writing editing and research capabilities.
Strong understanding of geopolitical dynamics multilateral institutions and regional affairs.
Ability to synthesize complex issues clearly and concisely for executive audiences.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Collaborative and clientservice mindset with a proactive and solutionsoriented approach.
Arabic or other foreign language proficiency is a plus.

Whats In It For You

The opportunity to work with a global team of seasoned advisors and former policymakers to help toptier clients engage effectively in an increasingly complex world.
A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.
A flexible hybrid working model (2 days from home).
Big potential for personal growth professional development and leadership opportunities.
Access to a rich library of training resources and global knowledgesharing networks.
An inclusive diverse team where youll be celebrated for who you are.

We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Required Experience:

Senior IC