Director, Gulf Liaison Office

Job Highlight

Shape and advance high-level partnerships with governments, multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, foundations and philanthropic actors across the Gulf region.

About the Group

The Partnerships and Liaison Group (PLG) is a global functional entity within UNOPS, responsible for driving the strategic development and growth of both new and existing partnerships. Working in close collaboration with UNOPS groups, regional and country offices, PLG engages with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to advance the goals outlined in the UNOPS Strategic Plan. PLG comprises a network of liaison offices strategically located in Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Tokyo, Rome, and Washington D.C., each responsible for managing relationships with designated key global partners. These offices also provide partner-specific advice and support to UNOPS offices at the operational level. A cross-cutting Partnerships Development Team, based in Copenhagen, provides strategic guidance, conducts partner intelligence and analysis, and develops tools and resources to enhance the outreach and positioning efforts of partnership colleagues worldwide.

Job Specific Context

The Gulf Liaison Office represents UNOPS vis-à-vis the Governments of key Gulf States (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) as well as Gulf State-based partners, including Multi-lateral Development Banks (MDBs), International Financial Institutions (IFIs), think tanks, academia, foundations, philanthropies, and other interlocutors.

Role Purpose

The Director, Gulf Liaison Office, provides strategic leadership for UNOPS’ engagement with Gulf-based stakeholders, including Governments, MBDs, and other key partners. This role ensures that UNOPS is effectively positioned as a trusted implementation partner, influencing funding, policy, and strategic alignment at the highest levels. The incumbent