# Strategy Director, MEA at Monks > United Arab Emirates · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Amonks%3A6151236004 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Monks](https://alderhq.app/companies/monks) - Location text: Dubai; Dubai - Where it can be done from (inferred): United Arab Emirates (evidence: "Location: Dubai; Dubai") - Posted: 2026-09-02 (66 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://www.monks.com/careers/6151236004/job?gh_jid=6151236004 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 9, median offered wage $78k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) ## Description (the employer's text) Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). ### About the Role As a Strategy Director, you’ll shape and lead the strategic thinking behind our most ambitious client relationships across the MEA region, bridging always-on, culturally fluent social media strategy with deep digital brand transformation. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work, acting as the strategic backbone across cross-functional teams and serving as a trusted advisor to senior executive clients. ### Responsibilities Develop end-to-end social media strategies, channel-specific frameworks, content pillars, and influencer partnerships tailored to MEA platform landscapes. Lead brand positioning, architecture, and digital transformation engagements to help clients adapt from legacy models into digital-first market leaders. Translate audience research, social listening data, and market diagnostics into sharp, actionable strategic frameworks and white-space opportunities. Define social KPIs, paid strategy alignments, and measurement frameworks to convert performance insights into actionable creative recommendations. Partner with creative, media, data, UX, and technology leads to embed strategic narratives into executable campaigns and digital product experiences. Facilitate strategic workshops and presentations with senior C-suite client stakeholders to align on transformation roadmaps and go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with new business teams on pitch narratives while mentoring and growing regional strategists. ### About You ### The essentials 10+ years of experience in brand or communications strategy, including 5+ years in a senior strategic leadership role at an agency, consultancy, or in-house function. Dual track record leading both social-first campaign strategy and large-scale brand transformation or repositioning projects. Strong regional expertise across MEA markets, with deep cultural fluency in local nuances, platform algorithms (Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat, YouTube), and creator strategies. Proficiency with social listening and analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Talkwalker) to drive data-informed decision-making. Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, with proven confidence defending strategic recommendations to senior leadership, CMOs, and boards. Professional fluency in both English and Arabic. ### Not a must, but a plus Experience integrating brand strategy into e-commerce, CRM, or digital product lifecycle touchpoints. Hands-on exposure to AI-driven social listening tools or automated trend discovery workflows. Familiarity with organisational change management practices during brand transformations. At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. #LI-FP1 #LI-Onsite About Monks Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Amonks%3A6151236004 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.