Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor (USD200K)

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

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:

  1. Government or sovereign entity you worked for
  2. Your level of seniority
  3. Nature of decision-making exposure
  4. Countries of operation
  5. 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.

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