Director Stakeholder Engagement - Qatarization

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 546,000 - 910,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a dynamic leader to drive strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management initiatives across the organization.

The successful candidate will develop and strengthen relationships with government entities, strategic partners, industry leaders, investors, and other key stakeholders, requiring exceptional relationship management capabilities and the ability to represent the organization at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Affairs, External Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Government Relations, or related fields.
• Proven experience engaging with C-suite executives, government officials, board members, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Qatar and GCC business landscape.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships that have delivered measurable organizational value.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Established network across Qatar and GCC markets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with government entities, strategic partners, industry leaders, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at the highest levels with executive presence and strong relationship management capabilities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Executive presence

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly influential leader to drive strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management initiatives across the organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with government entities, strategic partners, industry leaders, investors, and other key stakeholders. This role requires exceptional relationship management capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to represent the organization at the highest levels.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.


• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.


• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Affairs, External Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Government Relations, or related fields.


• Proven experience engaging with C-suite executives, government officials, board members, and senior stakeholders.


• Strong understanding of the Qatar and GCC business landscape.


• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships that have delivered measurable organizational value.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.


• Established network across Qatar and GCC markets is highly desirable.

Preferred Industry Backgrounds

• Government and Semi-Government Entities


• Economic Development Organizations


• Investment Authorities


• International Organizations


• Business Development and Corporate Affairs Functions