Senior Adviser - Gulf Liaison

Overview

Experienced Senior Adviser – Gulf Liaison to shape and strengthen strategic engagement across the Gulf and beyond, leading humanitarian diplomacy, high-level representation, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalise a humanitarian diplomacy strategy for Gulf engagement.
• Develop stakeholder mapping and engagement plans for priority Gulf and multilateral actors including Business Development Plans.
• Contribute to regular strategic analysis and briefing products for NRC leadership and country programmes.
• Provide evidence of strengthened engagement with targeted stakeholders and platforms.
• Contribute to advocacy, positioning and external engagement strategies in Afghanistan, Iran and Ukraine.

Required Experience

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy, or high-level external engagement. Demonstrated experience engaging donors and contributing to resource mobilization strategies. Demonstrated experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments. Experience with sanctions environments and regulatory constraints is a strong asset.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant topic such law, human rights, political science or other relevant area of studies.

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