Advisor, Stakeholder Management

About the Role
Provide strategic advisory and end-to-end stakeholder management support to the Upstream CEO and the company leadership across a diverse portfolio of internal, government, shareholder, partner, and international stakeholders. Lead the formulation and execution of stakeholder management strategies, executive engagements, strategic partnerships, business-council agendas (Germany and Canada), and business-diplomacy initiatives that advance the company Upstream, Germany-UAE Business Council (GUBC), and Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) priorities, strengthen institutional relationships, and support informed executive decision-making. Synthesize complex operational, commercial, financial, geopolitical, and market information into clear recommendations, briefs, and engagement materials, while ensuring disciplined governance and follow-through on commitments, decisions, and strategic opportunities.
Provide strategic oversight and executive support for the Upstream CEO’s responsibilities in relevant bilateral business councils, including the GUBC and CUBC, to strengthen membership engagement, facilitate investment and partnership opportunities, deliver flagship events and delegations, and reinforce the company’s role in international business diplomacy.

Key Accountabilities
Job Specific Accountabilities
Strategic Stakeholder Management & Advisory

• Lead the formulation, implementation, and periodic review of the Upstream stakeholder management strategy, engagement framework, and stakeholder mapping, aligned with the company and UAE priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Upstream CEO and leadership on strategic stakeholder matters, governmental priorities, policy developments, advocacy positions, relationship risks, and opportunities for influence.
• Act as a senior focal point for the company leadership, Group Companies, shareholders, concession partners, government entities, embassies, international partners, financial institutions, contractors, and other strategic counterparts.
• Develop and sustain high-value relationships with priority stakeholders, ensuring coordinated engagement, continuity, clear ownership, and timely resolution of matters affecting Upstream objectives.
• Monitor external developments and stakeholder interests, assess their implications for Upstream priorities, and recommend proactive interventions.
• Coordinate internal positions and narratives to ensure that engagements are outcome-based, appropriately sequenced, and supported by clear objectives, messages, asks, and follow-up actions.

Executive Engagements, Communications & Decision Support

• Lead the preparation and quality assurance of executive briefing packs, talking points, meeting scripts, correspondence, stakeholder profiles, political and business intelligence, legislative and policy analyses, decision notes, and post-engagement summaries.
• Synthesize complex technical, operational, commercial, financial, and market information into concise, decision-ready submissions for the Upstream CEO, executive committees, boards, and other senior forums.
• Plan and coordinate high-level meetings, state visits, delegations, conferences, and partner engagements, including agenda development, stakeholder alignment, announcements, protocol, access requirements, and executive readiness.
• Capture decisions, commitments, and agreed actions arising from executive engagements; maintain and drive timely closure with accountable owners.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, confidentiality, and appropriate positioning of messages shared with internal and external stakeholders.

Business Councils & International Business Relations

• Provide strategic and operational oversight for assigned bilateral business councils, including membership growth, onboarding, engagement, governance, member services, budgets, and annual plans.
• Engage council co-chairs, managing directors, board members, and relevant Legal, Finance, and Communications teams to support effective governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Identify, cultivate, and progress G2G and B2B opportunities with international energy companies, investors, governments, multinational organizations, and business-council members.
• Facilitate partnerships, joint ventures, bilateral trade, and investment opportunities by establishing clear pathways for executive sponsorship, technical evaluation, commercial follow-up, and partner communication.
• Lead the development and implementation of council policies, operating arrangements, and service standards, as assigned.
• Represent the company, GUBC, and CUBC, as delegated, at council meetings, international forums, delegations, state visits, conferences, and other strategic platforms.
• Manage and enhance the reputation, visibility, and positioning of the company and assigned business councils through coordinated stakeholder engagement and strategic communications.

Portfolio Intelligence, Governance & Information Management

• Manage the collection, validation, and analysis of stakeholder, project, and portfolio information relevant to asset operations, growth projects, CAPEX, OPEX, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal functions, the Executive Office, and Group Companies to align positions, eliminate duplication, and maintain a coherent Upstream narrative.
• Govern the structure, quality, version control, and secure handling of stakeholder information, executive materials, and relationship records.
• Ensure relevant leadership decisions and resolutions are communicated promptly to appropriate stakeholders and translated into tracked actions.

Events, Delegations & Reputation Management

• Lead the planning and participation of the Upstream CEO at priority leadership forums, townhalls, executive roundtables, overseas missions, flagship council events, partner events, and major industry engagements.
• Advise on stakeholder positioning, executive visibility, messaging, media coordination, and relationship outcomes before, during, and after major engagements.

Digital Enablement & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage digital tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve stakeholder intelligence, briefing preparation, action tracking, reporting, and knowledge continuity, in line with applicable policies.
• Benchmark stakeholder-management practices and implement solutions that improve quality, speed, governance, and institutional knowledge.
• Promote disciplined knowledge transfer and maintain reusable templates, engagement records, and stakeholder insights.

Any Other Key Accountabilities

• Lead or support special projects and priority initiatives related to the mandates of the Upstream CEO, the company Group leadership, and the Government of Abu Dhabi.
• Perform other stakeholder management, strategic advisory, and executive support responsibilities as assigned.

Generic Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development

• Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to assigned team members and project resources, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high standards of delivery.
• Plan and coordinate activities and resources within the assigned area to achieve functional objectives and support talent development.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, and internal controls in line with company and international requirements.

Performance Management

• Contribute to functional objectives and KPIs and establish monitoring mechanisms for stakeholder-related deliverables.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements, tools, and techniques that increase the quality, speed, and efficiency of stakeholder management and executive support processes.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices, and the company Code of Practices.

Reports

• Prepare and provide inputs to management information, progress, stakeholder, budget, and performance reports for company leadership.

Communications & Working Relationships
Internal

• Upstream CEO and Upstream leadership team, including EVPs, SVPs, and VPs.
• The Executive Office, Strategic Relations Management, Strategy, Business Development, Finance, Communications, Legal, Human Capital, Protocol, Security, and other support functions.
• the company Group Companies, operating companies, asset and project teams, board and committee secretariats, and stakeholder management counterparts.

External

• UAE and international government entities, embassies, diplomatic missions, and senior public officials.
• GUBC and CUBC co-chairs, directors, members, and C-suite representatives, and other bilateral business councils as assigned.
• Shareholders, concession partners, national and international energy companies, investors, financial institutions, and strategic business partners.
• Industry associations, conference and event organizers, consultants, vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
• Master’s Degree or MBA is preferred.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 7 years of relevant experience in strategic stakeholder management, executive office support, business development, government relations, international relations, or a related field, preferably within the energy industry.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and engaging effectively with C-suite, government, and international stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, global energy issues, geopolitical and market dynamics, corporate governance, business councils, and strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional executive communication, writing, briefing, stakeholder engagement, analytical, advocacy, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to simplify complex information, exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive matters, and deliver multiple high-priority assignments under tight timelines.
• Strong project, event, delegation, AI utilization capability, with effective cross-functional coordination and disciplined action follow-through.
• High level of discretion, cultural awareness, protocol sensitivity, and professional integrity.
• Proficiency in relevant digital productivity, information-management, and reporting tools.

Professional Certifications

• Project Management, stakeholder engagement, international relations, or similar professional accreditation is preferred.