Chief of Staff | High-Profile Founding Org (UAE National)

About this opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished UAE National to work at the centre of executive decision-making, supporting a senior leader on strategic priorities, stakeholder engagement and organisation-wide initiatives. You will act as a trusted adviser, relationship builder and problem solver, helping to translate strategic ambition into tangible outcomes while operating across government, industry and institutional stakeholders. Client Details Our client is a newly established organisation with a long-term mandate, ambitious growth plans and a high-profile leadership team. Working across multiple stakeholder groups, the organisation is building a platform designed to deliver lasting economic and societal impact within the UAE. Description Act as a trusted adviser on strategic priorities, opportunities and risks Drive progress against executive objectives and key initiatives Build and maintain relationships with senior government and external stakeholders Support board, governance and executive leadership activities Lead high-profile cross-functional projects and special initiatives Represent senior leadership in selected external engagements Help establish the operating cadence, processes and effectiveness of the Executive Office Profile UAE National with family book Experience within Executive Affairs, Strategy, Government Affairs, Special Projects or a comparable environment Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders Strong strategic thinking, judgement and stakeholder management capability Experience supporting executive decision-making in a complex organisation Arabic and English language skills essential Job Offer Opportunity to join a founding leadership team Direct exposure to senior executives, boards and government stakeholders A highly visible role with genuine influence on organisational direction Broad exposure across strategy, partnerships, governance and transformation Opportunity to build trusted relationships across the UAE's leadership ecosystem Significant scope for long-term career progression and executive development Chance to help shape an organisation of national importance Desired Skills and Experience Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Business Strategy Government Relations Strategic Partnerships Executive Management Governance Programme Management Change Management Cross-Functional Leadership Strategic Initiatives Relationship Management Public Affairs Organisational Development Leadership