Arabic-Speaking Senior Government Affairs & Policy Advisor (Gulf)

Overview

Location: Hybrid (International) Travel: Frequent - Must be able to travel with 24 hours' notice

Compensation: USD $200K + Bonus. Top-tier salary + all travel expenses covered. Role: Senior Project Manager serving as the primary strategic lead and communicator between European clients and stakeholders across the GCC. This role requires a unique blend of high-level project management, geopolitical savvy, and extreme operational flexibility.

You will be responsible for navigating complex government-related business environments and ensuring seamless execution of international initiatives. This position is not entry-level. All requirements listed below are mandatory unless stated otherwise.

Professional Context: Top-Tier Salary (USD $200,000+ annually) plus bonus; Full expense coverage for all business travel and logistics; Hybrid environment combining remote work with essential on-site presence; Professional prestige in a high-stakes international environment at the intersection of European and Gulf commerce.

Note: Applications that do not meet the listed criteria will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects between European clients and Gulf-based stakeholders.
• Manage cross-border communications and stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare high-level briefing papers, research notes, and strategic reports.
• Navigate government processes and institutional protocols in the Gulf region.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with geopolitical realities.
• Represent the organisation in senior meetings when required.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken, written, and reading at professional level).
• Minimum Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' proven experience as a Project Manager.
• Demonstrated professional experience working in Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and/or Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of Middle East geopolitics and regional sensitivities.
• Proven experience handling government-related or government-adjacent business in the Gulf region.
• Exceptional writing, research, and briefing capabilities.
• Ability to manage high-level communications between European stakeholders and Gulf counterparts.
• Able to travel internationally with 24 hours' notice.
• Highly discreet, professional, and culturally aware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in additional languages beyond Arabic and English.
• Established network within Gulf state regulatory or governmental bodies.