Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting executive leadership in driving strategic priorities, organisational alignment, and operational excellence. This position acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, ensuring effective execution of initiatives, coordination across functions, and informed decision-making at the highest level.

• Act as a strategic advisor and operational partner to executive leadership, enabling effective decision-making and execution

• Drive alignment of organisational priorities across departments and functions

• Lead and manage high-impact strategic initiatives and special projects from planning through delivery

• Provide oversight on governance, performance metrics, and operational effectiveness

• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, briefings, and strategic analyses

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders

• Represent executive leadership in meetings, forums, and engagements when required

• Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, providing proactive solutions and recommendations

• Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or a related discipline

• Master's degree or MBA is strongly preferred

• Typically 7+ years of experience in senior management, strategy, operations, or advisory roles

• Proven experience working closely with executive leadership or boards

• Strong background in project management and cross-functional coordination

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives in fast-paced environments

  
  

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Strong executive presence and communication skills

• Advanced organisational and prioritisation abilities

• Stakeholder management and relationship-building expertise

• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities

• Strong written and presentation skills

  
  

• Multilingual (Arabic & English) capability is an advantage

• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is desirable