Al Hofuf, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Hybrid Employment

MindFriend Pro is hiring an Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor

About the Role

MindFriend Pro is hiring a senior Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor. You will act as the strategic liaison between European stakeholders and government or sovereign entities across the Gulf region. This role requires real operational experience inside or alongside government, established relationships within sovereign or ministerial circles, and the ability to navigate high-level institutional environments with geopolitical judgement.

What You'll Do

  • Lead strategic engagement with government and sovereign stakeholders.
  • Navigate institutional processes within GCC entities.
  • Support cross-border investment and advisory discussions.
  • Prepare executive-level briefing materials.
  • Represent the organisation in high-level meetings when required.
  • Maintain strict discretion and professional integrity.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 5–10 years senior-level experience.
  • Direct experience working inside a government ministry (GCC preferred), for a sovereign wealth fund, for a government-related investment authority, or within financial, trade, energy, defence, or commerce authorities.
  • Demonstrated professional experience working in Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and/or Saudi Arabia.
  • Proven exposure to decision-making environments at senior institutional level.
  • Experience managing relationships with sovereign wealth funds, ministries, government investment bodies, financial regulators, or energy/defence authorities.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken, written, and reading at professional level).
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
  • Ability to travel internationally within 24 hours’ notice.
  • Highly discreet, professional, and culturally aware.
  • Ability to manage high-level communications between European stakeholders and Gulf counterparts.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree.
  • Fluency in additional languages beyond Arabic and English.
  • Established network within Gulf state regulatory or governmental bodies.
  • Existing relationships within GCC sovereign institutions.
  • Background in investments, finance, trade, defence, or energy sectors.
  • Experience managing politically sensitive cross-border matters.
  • Established credibility within government-linked entities.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: USD $200K+ Annually.
  • Top-tier salary plus bonus and commission.
  • Full coverage of all business travel and logistical expenses.
  • Hybrid working model combining remote work with essential on-site presence.
  • Professional prestige in a high-stakes, international environment at the intersection of European and Gulf commerce.

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid model, combining remote work with essential on-site presence. The position is international in scope.

Required Skills
Arabic Language ProficiencyGovernment AffairsSovereign AffairsPolicy AnalysisStakeholder EngagementStrategic CommunicationInternational RelationsPublic PolicyRegulatory ComplianceProject Management
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