Advisor Stakeholder Management

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide strategic advisory and end-to-end stakeholder management support to the Upstream CEO and ADNOC 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 ADNOC 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 ADNOC’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 ADNOC 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 ADNOC 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 ADNOC, 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 ADNOC 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 ass