Elie Saab
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…
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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.
- 7 years' experience
- Joined June 2026
Skills· 9
Languages
- ArabicFluent
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government
- Professional Services
Work experience· 6 roles
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
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
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
Education· 6
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