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 coveredImportant: 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 OverviewWe 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 governmentEstablished relationships within sovereign or ministerial circlesStrong geopolitical judgementAbility to navigate high‑level institutional environmentsTop‑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.Mandatory Requirements (Non‑Negotiable)Minimum 5–10 years senior‑level experienceDirect 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 authoritiesDemonstrated professional experience working in Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and/or Saudi ArabiaProven exposure to decision‑making environments at senior institutional levelExperience managing relationships with: Sovereign wealth funds Ministries Government investment bodies Financial regulators Energy or defence authoritiesFluent 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’ noticeHighly discreet, professional, and culturally awareAbility to manage high‑level communications between European stakeholders and Gulf counterpartsAdditional AdvantageFluency in additional languages beyond Arabic and English.Established network within Gulf state regulatory or governmental bodies.Existing relationships within GCC sovereign institutionsBackground in investments, finance, trade, defence, or energy sectorsExperience managing politically sensitive cross-border mattersEstablished credibility within government-linked entitiesProfiles We Are SeekingWorked at senior level within a GCC ministryHeld roles in sovereign wealth funds (e.g., investment, strategy, international partnerships)Operated in government‑backed investment platformsManaged cross-border institutional or state‑linked projectsServed in senior advisory roles to ministers, boards, or sovereign institutionsProfiles We Are NOT SeekingAcademic researchers without government operational exposureEntry‑level policy analystsConstruction or infrastructure project managersReal estate project managersJunior consultants without sovereign-level experienceCore ResponsibilitiesLead strategic engagement with government and sovereign stakeholdersNavigate institutional processes within GCC entitiesSupport cross-border investment and advisory discussionsPrepare executive‑level briefing materialsRepresent the organisation in high‑level meetings when requiredMaintain strict discretion and professional integrityApplication RequirementGovernment or sovereign entity you worked forYour level of seniorityNature of decision‑making exposureCountries of operationYears of direct government‑related experienceApplications that do not clearly demonstrate relevant government or sovereign experience will not proceed.#J-18808-Ljbffr