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Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor

5-10 Years
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Job Description

Location: Hybrid (International)

Travel: Frequent - Must be able to travel with 24 hours notice

Compensation:USD $200K+ Bonus+Commission Top-tier salary + all travel expenses covered

Important: Read Before Applying

This is not an academic, research, or entry-level policy role.

We are seeking a senior professional with direct, hands-on experience working with governments, sovereign wealth funds, or government-related investment and financial institutions in the GCC region.

Candidates without practical government or sovereign-level experience will not be considered.

Role Overview

We are appointing a senior-level advisor to act as a strategic liaison between European stakeholders and government or sovereign entities across the Gulf region.

This role requires:

  • Real operational experience inside or alongside government
  • Established relationships within sovereign or ministerial circles
  • Strong geopolitical judgement
  • Ability to navigate high-level institutional environments

This position is not entry-level. All requirements listed below are mandatory unless stated otherwise.

Requirements

Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered:

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Minimum 5-10 years senior-level experience
  • Direct experience working:
  • Inside a government ministry (GCC preferred), OR
  • For a sovereign wealth fund, OR
  • For a government-related investment authority, OR
  • Within financial, trade, energy, defence, or commerce authorities
  • Demonstrated professional experience working in Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and/or Saudi Arabia
  • Proven exposure to decision-making environments at senior institutional level
  • Experience managing relationships with:
    • Sovereign wealth funds
    • Ministries
    • Government investment bodies
    • Financial regulators
    • Energy or defence authorities
    • Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken, written, and reading at professional level)
    • Minimum Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
    • Ability to travel internationally within 24 hours notice
    • Highly discreet, professional, and culturally aware
    • Ability to manage high-level communications between European stakeholders and Gulf counterparts

    Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

    Additional Advantage

    • Fluency in additional languages beyond Arabic and English
    • Established network within Gulf state regulatory or governmental bodies
    • Existing relationships within GCC sovereign institutions
    • Background in investments, finance, trade, defence, or energy sectors
    • Experience managing politically sensitive cross-border matters
    • Established credibility within government-linked entities

    Profiles We Are Seeking

    We are interested in professionals who have:

    • Worked at senior level within a GCC ministry
    • Held roles in sovereign wealth funds (e.g., investment, strategy, international partnerships)
    • Operated in government-backed investment platforms
    • Managed cross-border institutional or state-linked projects
    • Served in senior advisory roles to ministers, boards, or sovereign institutions

    Profiles We Are NOT Seeking

    • Academic researchers without government operational exposure
    • Entry-level policy analysts
    • Construction or infrastructure project managers
    • Real estate project managers
    • Junior consultants without sovereign-level experience

    Core Responsibilities

    • Lead strategic engagement with government and sovereign stakeholders
    • Navigate institutional processes within GCC entities
    • Support cross-border investment and advisory discussions
    • Prepare executive-level briefing materials
    • Represent the organisation in high-level meetings when required
    • Maintain strict discretion and professional integrity

    Application Requirement

    In your application, you must clearly state:

    • Government or sovereign entity you worked for
    • Your level of seniority
    • Nature of decision-making exposure
    • Countries of operation
    • Years of direct government-related experience

    Applications that do not clearly demonstrate relevant government or sovereign experience will not proceed.

    Benefits

    Top-Tier Salary: (USD $ 200,000+ Annually) Plus Bonus a highly competitive compensation package.

    Full Expense Coverage: All business travel and logistical expenses are fully paid.

    Hybrid Environment: A flexible working model combining remote work with essential on-site presence.

    Professional Prestige: Work within a high-stakes, international professional environment at the intersection of European and Gulf commerce.

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