Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor (USD200K) - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate
1 day ago
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
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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