Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director
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A well-established non-profit organisation in the UAE is looking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director to lead its next phase of growth, partnerships, and regional engagement across the GCC.
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Overview
A well-established non-profit organisation in the UAE is looking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director to lead its next phase of growth, partnerships, and regional engagement across the GCC.
The organisation works closely with corporates, strategic partners, donors, and key regional stakeholders, with a strong focus on driving long-term impact and sustainable growth initiatives.
We are looking for a senior Arabic-speaking leader with strong GCC exposure and a proven track record in fundraising, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and organisational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation’s strategic direction, growth agenda, and regional expansion initiatives
- Drive fundraising efforts across corporate sponsors, donors, and strategic partners
- Build and maintain senior relationships across the GCC ecosystem
- Work closely with the Board and leadership stakeholders
- Oversee organisational operations, team leadership, and programme execution
- Represent the organisation externally across industry, government, and partner forums
Candidate Profile
- Prior experience as CEO, Executive Director, Managing Director, or equivalent leadership role
- Arabic speaker is mandatory
- UAE-based candidates only
- Strong GCC market exposure and regional network
- Proven hands-on fundraising experience is mandatory
- Experience within non-profits, foundations, philanthropy, CSR, partnerships, or impact-led organisations is highly preferred
- Candidates from high-growth private sector or technology businesses with strong partnership and fundraising exposure are also encouraged to apply
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capability
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