Senior Advisor – Country Program (GCC)

About the role

The Senior Advisor leads the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) country program in Saudi Arabia, ensuring that all projects contribute to a system‑change agenda aligned with AEPW Strategy 2030. The role combines strategic representation with hands‑on operational management to deliver measurable impact.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive country strategy that aligns with the global Strategy 2030, targeting 80‑90% system‑level transformation projects.
• Engage and manage relationships with government ministries, DFIs, industry partners, NGOs, and academic institutions.
• Oversee AEPW staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant program delivery.
• Monitor contract compliance, impact reporting, and risk management across all initiatives.
• Identify replication and scaling opportunities and adapt the program to regulatory, political, and market shifts.

Required profile

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in program management, preferably within waste, circular economy, or infrastructure development.
• Proven track record of leading multi‑stakeholder initiatives and delivering large‑scale impact.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Financial Structuring
• Impact Measurement
• Program Strategy Alignment
• Contract Compliance
• Project Development
• Risk Management

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a national circular‑economy agenda.
• Collaboration with leading governments, investors, and industry players.
• Competitive full‑time employment in a mission‑driven organization.