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I am a senior advocacy and communications professional with 8+ years of experience leading strategic communications, external engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and evidence-based advocacy across humanitarian, public policy, and complex operating environments in Lebanon and the wider MENA region. I have advised senior leadership, shaped institutional positioning, led integrated campaigns, and translated operational evidence into compelling public narratives. I thrive in high-pressure contexts, building coalitions with government institutions, UN agencies, donors, diplomatic missions, INGOs, and civil society actors, and I recently supported a leading cultural institution in the region with senior-level positioning, cross-functional communications leadership, and international media engagement. In my roles across humanitarian and cultural sectors, I combine strategic communications with practical advocacy to drive policy influence, public engagement, and visibility for mission-driven organizations. I am adept at crisis communications, reputational risk management, and multi-stakeholder engagement across Lebanon and the broader Middle East, with a track record of delivering messaging that resonates with diverse audiences and supports operational priorities.…I am a senior advocacy and communications professional with 8+ years of experience leading strategic communications, external engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and evidence-based advocacy across humanitarian, public policy, and complex operating environments in Lebanon and the wider MENA region. I have advised senior leadership, shaped institutional positioning, led integrated campaigns, and translated operational evidence into compelling public narratives. I thrive in high-pressure contexts, building coalitions with government institutions, UN agencies, donors, diplomatic missions, INGOs, and civil society actors, and I recently supported a leading cultural institution in the region with senior-level positioning, cross-functional communications leadership, and international media engagement. In my roles across humanitarian and cultural sectors, I combine strategic communications with practical advocacy to drive policy influence, public engagement, and visibility for mission-driven organizations. I am adept at crisis communications, reputational risk management, and multi-stakeholder engagement across Lebanon and the broader Middle East, with a track record of delivering messaging that resonates with diverse audiences and supports operational priorities.

Elie Saab

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I am a senior advocacy and communications professional with 8+ years of experience leading strategic communications, external engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and evidence-based advocacy across humanitarian, public policy, and complex operating environments in Lebanon and the wider MENA region. I have advised senior leadership, shaped institutional positioning, led integrated campaigns, and translated operational evidence into compelling public narratives. I thrive in high-pressure contexts, building coalitions with government institutions, UN agencies, donors, diplomatic missions, INGOs, and civil society actors, and I recently supported a leading cultural institution in the region with senior-level positioning, cross-functional communications leadership, and international media engagement. In my roles across humanitarian and cultural sectors, I combine strategic communications with practical advocacy to drive policy influence, public engagement, and visibility for mission-driven organizations. I am adept at crisis communications, reputational risk management, and multi-stakeholder engagement across Lebanon and the broader Middle East, with a track record of delivering messaging that resonates with diverse audiences and supports operational priorities.…I am a senior advocacy and communications professional with 8+ years of experience leading strategic communications, external engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and evidence-based advocacy across humanitarian, public policy, and complex operating environments in Lebanon and the wider MENA region. I have advised senior leadership, shaped institutional positioning, led integrated campaigns, and translated operational evidence into compelling public narratives. I thrive in high-pressure contexts, building coalitions with government institutions, UN agencies, donors, diplomatic missions, INGOs, and civil society actors, and I recently supported a leading cultural institution in the region with senior-level positioning, cross-functional communications leadership, and international media engagement. In my roles across humanitarian and cultural sectors, I combine strategic communications with practical advocacy to drive policy influence, public engagement, and visibility for mission-driven organizations. I am adept at crisis communications, reputational risk management, and multi-stakeholder engagement across Lebanon and the broader Middle East, with a track record of delivering messaging that resonates with diverse audiences and supports operational priorities.

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I am a senior advocacy and communications professional with 8+ years of experience leading strategic communications, external engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and evidence-based advocacy across humanitarian, public policy, and complex operating environments in Lebanon and the wider MENA region. I have advised senior leadership, shaped institutional positioning, led integrated campaigns, and translated operational evidence into compelling public narratives. I thrive in high-pressure contexts, building coalitions with government institutions, UN agencies, donors, diplomatic missions, INGOs, and civil society actors, and I recently supported a leading cultural institution in the region with senior-level positioning, cross-functional communications leadership, and international media engagement.

In my roles across humanitarian and cultural sectors, I combine strategic communications with practical advocacy to drive policy influence, public engagement, and visibility for mission-driven organizations. I am adept at crisis communications, reputational risk management, and multi-stakeholder engagement across Lebanon and the broader Middle East, with a track record of delivering messaging that resonates with diverse audiences and supports operational priorities.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Engagement Manager at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

April 1, 2026 - Present

Lead advocacy, communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives supporting MSF’s institutional positioning and humanitarian engagement priorities in Lebanon and the region. Advise senior leadership on strategic messaging, external positioning, reputational considerations, and stakeholder engagement approaches during complex humanitarian and political developments. Develop advocacy-oriented communication materials, talking points, briefing notes, and public messaging aligned with humanitarian principles. Coordinate engagement with government representatives, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, humanitarian partners, and civil society actors to strengthen external engagement and advocacy impact. Translate operational evidence, field realities, and humanitarian priorities into accessible narratives supporting public communication, media engagement, and policy influence. Contribute to strategic planning aligned with MSF Lebanon’s external engagement priorities. Support development

Communications Consultant (embedded at Ithra) at Flint Culture

October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Led integrated communications and external engagement strategies for international exhibitions, cross-cultural programmes, and high-profile institutional initiatives involving government stakeholders, international media, and strategic partners. Designed and implemented a unified communications operating model across content, media, partnerships, design, and production teams, strengthening institutional coordination and accountability. Developed executive briefings, strategic talking points, media messaging, and stakeholder communication materials for senior leadership and official delegations across the MENA region. Managed reputational risk and crisis communications processes in a politically and culturally sensitive operating environment. Oversaw Arabic and English communications outputs, international media relations, and cross-platform positioning strategies supporting regional and global visibility. Coordinated cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure strategic cons

Communications & Advocacy Officer at Action Against Hunger (ACF)

October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025

Designed and implemented integrated communications and advocacy strategies aligned with humanitarian priorities, donor requirements, and emergency response objectives. Produced advocacy materials, policy-oriented communication products, donor visibility content, situation reports, and public messaging related to food security, WASH, displacement, and humanitarian response. Supported crisis communications and emergency visibility during periods of conflict escalation and large-scale humanitarian need in Lebanon. Engaged with humanitarian coordination actors, NGOs, UN agencies, media, and institutional stakeholders to strengthen advocacy visibility and public engagement. Developed multimedia storytelling products documenting humanitarian operations, emergency response activities, and community resilience initiatives. Supported senior management with strategic messaging, media engagement, public positioning, and donor communications. Contributed to awareness and behaviour-change campaigns

Media & Communications Manager at IDRAAC NGO

September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025

Led national advocacy and communications initiatives focused on mental health awareness, public engagement, stigma reduction, and institutional visibility. Developed public campaigns and strategic communications initiatives supporting policy dialogue, behavioural change, and community outreach in a complex socio-political environment. Managed relationships with media outlets, universities, NGOs, healthcare professionals, and civil society stakeholders to strengthen advocacy reach and institutional positioning. Supervised communications strategy, media production, digital visibility, and public messaging across organizational platforms and campaigns. Represented the organization in conferences, public events, media engagements, and awareness initiatives. Managed and mentored communications staff and external collaborators across multiple advocacy initiatives.

Editor-in-Chief at Al Ahdath 24 News Agency

October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2025

Led an independent digital news platform covering political, humanitarian, economic, and security developments throughout one of Lebanon’s most volatile periods. Directed editorial strategy, crisis coverage, media operations, and real-time reporting during conflict escalation, political instability, economic collapse, and humanitarian emergencies. Conducted interviews and maintained engagement with government officials, humanitarian actors, diplomats, civil society representatives, and political stakeholders. Managed a multidisciplinary editorial and digital production team operating under high-pressure and rapidly evolving conditions. Built extensive professional networks across media, humanitarian, governmental, and diplomatic sectors in Lebanon and the wider region. Provided public commentary and analysis related to political developments, public discourse, and humanitarian issues affecting Lebanon.

Communications Consultant, embedded at Ithra by Aramco (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture) at Flint Culture

October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026