Director of Operations
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Overview
- We are partnering with a
- high-profile, government-affiliated office in the UAE
- seeking to appoint a
- Director of Operations
- to support a senior leadership figure on strategic, high-impact initiatives.
- This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of
- government, business, and philanthropy
- , driving engagement at both regional and global level.
- This position acts as a
- strategic right hand
- , responsible for leading key initiatives across high-level stakeholder engagements.
- You will play a critical role in:
- Building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders across government, private sector, and philanthropic organisations
- Leading strategic initiatives, including research, insights, and thought leadership
- Overseeing high-level convenings such as roundtables, forums, and international engagements
- Driving external positioning, communications, and stakeholder messaging
- Managing a small team and ensuring effective execution of priorities
- We are looking for a senior, credible professional who can operate confidently in a complex and high-level environment.
Key requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a leadership role
- Strong background in
- stakeholder engagement, or strategic roles
- Experience within
- government, international organisations, or highly matrixed environments
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage with
- C-level and government stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach
- DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
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