Chief of Staff

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as the principal strategic advisor to the Chairman. This role involves overseeing executive activities, ensuring operational excellence, and driving strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with an MBA preferred. The Chief of Staff will manage internal teams, support decision-making processes, and enhance collaboration across the organization. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Chairman’s vision into actionable plans across business units.
• Lead and monitor the execution of high-impact initiatives and projects.
• Act as primary liaison between the Chairman and senior leadership.
• Manage the Chairman’s calendar and prioritize critical engagements.
• Streamline decision-making by filtering priorities and managing information flow.

Skills

Stakeholders Management Skills

Strategic Thinking

Strong Communication skills (oral and written)

Problem Solving

Education

MBA

Job description

About the Role

The Chief of Staff is the principal strategic advisor and right hand to the Chairman, serving as the central point of coordination for all executive activities. This role ensures operational excellence across the organization by overseeing daily priorities, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing decision-making effectiveness. The CoS is responsible for aligning cross-functional teams, streamlining communication, and ensuring the Chairman is consistently prepared for engagements, decisions, and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Translate the Chairman’s vision into actionable plans across business units.
  • Lead and monitor the execution of high-impact initiatives and projects.
  • Drive alignment across multiple companies, boards, and stakeholders.
  • Foster collaboration, ownership, and a high-performance culture.
  • Support organizational change management and cultural alignment initiatives.
  • Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement and innovation across the group.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Oversee internal teams and ensure accountability for deliverables.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board for senior leadership.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight of executive staff.
  • Foster collaboration, ownership, and a high-performance culture.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary liaison between the Chairman and senior leadership.
  • Ensure smooth internal communication and timely escalation of critical matters.
  • Represent the Chairman in select meetings and events when required.
  • Support strategic engagement with external stakeholders, partners, regulators, and key institutions where appropriate.
• Executive Support & Coordination
  • Manage the Chairman’s calendar, prioritize meetings, and oversee scheduling of critical engagements.
  • Prepare and brief the Chairman on key issues, documents, and meeting agendas.
  • Anticipate the Chairman’s needs and proactively manage priorities.
  • Ensure disciplined follow-up on all executive actions and commitments.
• Governance & Decision Support
  • Streamlined decision-making by filtering priorities and managing information flow.
  • Develop briefing materials, reports, and presentations for the Chairman.
  • Track progress of key commitments and ensure timely follow-through.
  • Ensure governance standards, transparency, and accountability across executive actions.
  • Coordinate board and committee processes, including agenda planning, board packs, and follow-up on resolutions.
• Operational Excellence
  • Monitor organizational performance, highlight gaps, and recommend improvements.
  • Implement systems and processes that enhance efficiency at the executive level.
  • Oversee cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
  • Develop and manage executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and performance reporting.
  • Provide analytical insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Support risk management visibility and executive-level compliance oversight.
  • Assist the Chairman in crisis response coordination and executive communication during sensitive situations.

Core Competencies

• Great Stakeholders Management Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Communication skills ( oral and written)
• Excellent command of English
• Problem Solving

Education

MBA is preferable