Office Director - Government Policy

About the role

An experienced and dynamic Office Director is sought to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Office's activities. The role focuses on managing strategic partnerships, insights and convenings while leading a team, and strengthens communication and coordination among government and business leaders locally and internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with government and business stakeholders locally and in priority global regions, and manage partnerships with multilateral organizations, international forums and influential entities
• Act as primary point of contact for partners and work with Embassies, diplomats and ministries to align partnership initiatives with Office goals
• Lead research projects (studies, surveys, workshops), run insights sessions for senior stakeholders and produce reports, briefings and presentations
• Oversee high-level convenings such as roundtables, conferences and multi-stakeholder meetings, including logistics, agendas and post-event reporting
• Work with the Communications Manager on content, media relations, press releases and social media, and on communication plans for key events
• Work with the Office Manager on day-to-day operations, budgets, procurement, HR processes and team support
• Lead reporting and accountability, including policy briefings and updates for senior leadership
• Mentor and supervise the Office staff team

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior management roles involving partnerships, strategic insights and event convenings, ideally in government or diplomatic settings
• Proven track record of building high-level partnerships across business and government sectors
• Strong understanding of the global business and diplomacy landscape, with experience in strategic research and insights
• Exceptional communication, networking and relationship-building skills with a diplomatic approach
• Experience leading and managing diverse, multicultural teams
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable

Required skills

• Project management, able to oversee multiple large-scale projects at once
• Strategic partnerships, insights generation and convenings management