Chief of Staff

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting executive leadership in driving strategic priorities, organisational alignment, and operational excellence. This position acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, ensuring effective execution of initiatives, coordination across functions, and informed decision-making at the highest level.

• Act as a strategic advisor and operational partner to executive leadership, enabling effective decision‑making and execution.
• Drive alignment of organisational priorities across departments and functions.
• Lead and manage high‑impact strategic initiatives and special projects from planning through delivery.
• Provide oversight on governance, performance metrics, and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare executive‑level reports, presentations, briefings, and strategic analyses.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Represent executive leadership in meetings, forums, and engagements when required.
• Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, providing proactive solutions and recommendations.
• Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in senior management, strategy, operations, or advisory roles.
• Proven experience working closely with executive leadership or boards.
• Strong background in project management and cross‑functional coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives in fast‑paced environments.

• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Advanced organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Stakeholder management and relationship‑building expertise.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong written and presentation skills.

• Multilingual (Arabic & English) capability is an advantage.
• Experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments is desirable.