Senior Adviser - Gulf Liaison

The Senior Adviser - Gulf Liaison will lead humanitarian diplomacy, high-level representation, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilisation with Arabic-speaking Gulf states and relevant multilateral platforms. The role focuses on NRC's EurAsia portfolio, emphasizing Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine, aiming to build strategic alliances, influence policy, and advance principled humanitarian action.

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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant topic such law, human rights, political science or other relevant area of studies.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy, or high-level external engagement.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, access negotiations, and protection frameworks.
• Proven ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities and build strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and representation abilities.
• Demonstrated experience engaging donors and contributing to resource mobilization strategies.
• Proven ability to engage senior-level stakeholders and navigate complex political landscapes.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in Arabic (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of Gulf actors and donors.
• Established network of senior stakeholders across Gulf governments, donor agencies, philanthropic foundations, diplomatic missions, and private-sector entities.
• Proven ability to cultivate strategic partnerships, mobilize resources, and facilitate high-level engagement in support of humanitarian and policy objectives.
• Experience with sanctions environments and regulatory constraints is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of, or fluency in other languages relevant for the position is an asset.

Skills

• Humanitarian Diplomacy
• Advocacy
• External Engagement
• Humanitarian Principles
• Access Negotiations
• Protection Frameworks
• Funding Identification
• Strategic Partnerships
• Donor Engagement Strategies
• Resource Mobilization
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Political Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Gulf Region Knowledge
• International Sanctions Compliance
• High-Level Representation
• Multilateral Engagement
• Humanitarian Policy Influence
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Arabic

Languages

English, Arabic