Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor

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

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

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.

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

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Minimum 5-10 years senior‑level experience
• Direct experience working:

• Sovereign wealth funds
• Ministries
• Government investment bodies
• Financial regulators
• Energy or defence authorities

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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.