Director of Business Development
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About This Role
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Director to lead growth initiatives across the GCC, Levant, and selected African markets.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong industry network, strategic mindset, and proven track record in identifying and securing major opportunities across energy and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across targeted sectors and geographies
- Lead market intelligence activities, competitor analysis, and strategic positioning efforts
- Develop relationships with government authorities, utilities, developers, and strategic partners
- Support prequalification submissions, tenders, consortium building, and commercial negotiations
- Drive business development initiatives for EPC, PPP, BOT, BOO, and concession-based projects
- Coordinate with technical, commercial, and executive teams to develop winning strategies
- Represent the company at industry events, client meetings, and regional business forums
- Maintain and expand strategic networks across the GCC, Levant, and Africa
& Experience
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in business development, project development, or commercial leadership roles
- Strong experience within the Power sector
- Proven Upstream and/or Midstream Oil & Gas background
- Demonstrated experience in Waste-to-Energy projects
- Exposure to Fertilizers and Petrochemicals sectors
- Solid understanding of Concessions, PPP, BOT, and project financing structures
- Previous experience with CCC or Orascom Construction is highly preferred
- Strong professional network across GCC and/or Levant markets including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Libya
- Exposure to African markets is considered an advantage
- Proven ability to originate and develop high-value projects and strategic partnerships
- Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- **Arabic speaker is mandatory; English fluency is essential**
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred
- Strong understanding of EPC contracting, infrastructure development, and regional market dynamics
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