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Current Vacancies

01
Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Investment Analyst to join our Direct Investment team.
  • You will provide technical and administrative support to investment managers, focusing on financial modelling, due diligence, and investment analysis.
Experience: Min. 4 years
Languages: Arabic (must) • English • French (plus)
Domain: Finance • Investment • Analysis

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate initial and final investment proposals, information, and data received from potential investors or advisory firms.
  • Assess feasibility studies, valuation reports, and financial models for new investment opportunities and projects.
  • Build and maintain financial models for investment opportunities and the organization’s direct investment portfolio.
  • Support due diligence activities, including site visits, management meetings, and document reviews.
  • Monitor the financial, commercial, and operational performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis, and prepare reports with recommendations.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize investment risks, and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Analyse periodic reports on operational, technical, and financial outcomes of financing programs.
  • Develop presentations and reports for strategic meetings and discussions.
  • Support the implementation of the investment policy and portfolio allocation strategy.

Required Competencies

Technical / Professional:

  • Financial analysis
  • Governance & compliance
  • Statistics & quantitative methods
  • Business applications & technology
  • Economics
  • Professional report writing
  • Risk management
  • Professional ethics

Behavioural:

  • Data evaluation & analysis
  • Verification methodology
  • Attention to detail
  • Task management
  • Communication
02
Media Specialist

Media Specialist

  • Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies that elevate AAAID’s brand presence and promote our mission of sustainable Arab food security.
  • Manage digital and social media platforms, support regional and international investment partnerships, and highlight achievements across 41 affiliated agricultural companies.
Experience: 3+ years
Domain: Marketing • Communications • Digital Media

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape AAAID’s public narrative and ensure all content aligns with the vision of becoming the globally leading authority in sustainable food security.
  • Manage social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, etc.) and run successful content campaigns.
  • Create compelling content including graphics and photography.
  • Monitor media coverage and produce analytics reports (Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager).
  • Collaborate with international partners and senior leadership to promote sustainability and innovation initiatives.
03
Assets Management Specialist

Assets Management Specialist

  • Contribute to maximizing the return on the Authority’s financial and agricultural investments by monitoring performance, analysing risk, and developing asset allocation strategies.
  • Ensure AAAID’s investments align with the strategic plan and approved governance frameworks.
Experience: 4–6 years
Domain: Finance • Asset Management • Portfolio Analysis

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor investment portfolio performance and conduct financial modelling and quantitative analysis.
  • Develop asset allocation strategies for a diverse multi-asset class portfolio.
  • Apply risk management principles and corporate governance frameworks.
  • Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards into investment strategy.
  • Prepare board-level reports and recommendations for senior management.
  • Support senior management in decisions regarding asset allocation, exit strategies, and portfolio rebalancing.
04
Corporate Governance Specialist

Corporate Governance Specialist

  • Develop, implement, and monitor governance frameworks for the Authority and its portfolio of 41 agricultural companies.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, promote best practices, and support the integration of ESG standards into AAAID’s strategic direction.
Experience: 3–5 years
Domain: Governance • Compliance • Risk

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate strategic, operational, and compliance risks.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of international corporate governance codes, board procedures, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT policies).
  • Maintain the trust of 21 member states and international shareholders through transparent governance practices.
  • Enhance decision-making efficiency across the Authority and its affiliates.
  • Prepare excellent analytical and governance reports in Arabic and English.
  • Uphold a high level of integrity, professional ethics, and attention to detail.
05
Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

  • Provide comprehensive support to the Direct Investment Department, handling clerical, logistical, and coordination tasks.
  • Facilitate internal communications, manage executive schedules and travel, and assist in organizing events and workshops.
Experience: 1–3 years
Domain: Administration • Office Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle a range of clerical, logistical, and coordination tasks as the backbone of daily office operations.
  • Facilitate internal communications and manage schedules and travel arrangements for executives.
  • Assist in organizing events and workshops such as organizational training sessions.
  • Ensure smooth functioning of office administrative systems.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
06
Strategy Specialist

Strategy Specialist

  • Support the formulation, execution, and monitoring of AAAID’s corporate strategy with a focus on food security leadership.
  • Conduct market and competitive intelligence, analyse investment trends in Arab agricultural sectors, and prepare strategic reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
Experience: 4–6 years
Domain: Strategy • Business Development • Agribusiness

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with senior management to translate strategic goals into actionable KPIs and track progress against milestones.
  • Apply strategic frameworks such as SWOT, PESTEL, Balanced Scorecard, and scenario planning.
  • Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level presentations.
  • Manage projects and monitor performance using KPIs and OKRs.
  • Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
07
Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Authority’s quality management systems (QMS) across operational and administrative processes.
  • Align AAAID’s internal workflows with international quality standards (ISO 9001), manage documentation control, and lead training initiatives.
Experience: 3–5 years
Domain: Quality Assurance • ISO 9001 • Process Improvement

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage QMS documentation, internal auditing, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
  • Apply continuous improvement methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA.
  • Lead training initiatives to promote a culture of quality and process excellence across the organization.
  • Enhance operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
08
Specialist in Financial Fraud Investigation and Corporate Governance

Specialist in Financial Fraud Investigation and Corporate Governance

  • Conduct oversight and examination of financial statements and disclosures issued by companies in which the Authority holds investments across various countries.
  • Monitor and investigate any indicators of suspected fraud or financial manipulation, and review any violations of corporate governance and internal control frameworks.
Experience: 3–6 years
Languages: Arabic (native) • English (excellent/fluent)
Domain: Fraud Investigation • Corporate Governance

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct periodic reviews and in-depth analytical assessments of financial statements and disclosures issued by portfolio companies across various countries, ensuring their integrity and the absence of manipulation.
  • Identify and analyze financial and non-financial indicators that may signal potential fraud or financial misconduct, and perform thorough desk-based investigations.
  • Evaluate the extent of companies’ compliance with corporate governance standards, and examine any breaches or weaknesses in their internal control systems.
  • Monitor and analyze the resolutions of boards of directors and general assemblies of portfolio companies, identifying any actions that may adversely affect the Authority’s rights as a shareholder.
  • Prepare internal memoranda and reports in Arabic using a sound legal and accounting style, clearly outlining identified violations and their financial and legal implications.
  • Design and implement intelligent supervisory tools to proactively identify and predict governance risks and financial manipulation within portfolio companies, without the need for on-site visits.

Technical and Organizational Skills

  • Strong understanding of accounting fraud schemes and robust knowledge of internal control assessment methodologies.
  • Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate governance principles, and protection of minority/shareholder rights under various corporate legal frameworks.
  • Advanced data analysis skills with the ability to extract, interpret, and develop supervisory and risk indicators.

Personal Attributes

  • A highly analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with a critical eye for identifying irregularities.
  • Strong commitment to integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.
  • The ability to read between the lines and perform deep, insightful analysis of formal reports and disclosures.
09
Accountant

Accountant

  • AAAID seeks to attract a highly detail-oriented Accountant responsible for managing and overseeing daily financial operations, preparing accounting entries and reconciliations, and executing payments.
  • You will monitor receivables, payables, and financial reports while ensuring compliance with financial policies, accuracy of data, and effective coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Domain: Accounting • Financial Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute and monitor daily financial operations in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
  • Record accounting entries and prepare monthly and annual reconciliations, including financial period closing (SAP).
  • Prepare and review payment orders, ensuring the accuracy and proper execution of payments to suppliers and employees.
  • Monitor accounts receivable and payable and perform necessary reconciliations.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure alignment between financial records and bank accounts.
  • Prepare periodic financial reports and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare tax returns and follow up on tax recovery with the relevant authorities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and monitor its implementation.
  • Coordinate with banks and internal departments to ensure the efficiency of financial operations.
  • Perform any other duties related to the nature of the role.
10
Legal Specialist

Legal Specialist

  • Provide legal support in the areas of corporate governance and related legal matters by conducting legal research, preparing studies and opinions, and reviewing laws, regulations, and agreements.
  • Monitor corporate disputes and litigation, contributing to compliance, safeguarding the Authority’s legal interests, and supporting informed decision-making.
Experience: 3–5 years
Languages: Arabic • English
Domain: Corporate Law • Governance • Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare legal reports, memoranda, and legal opinions related to corporate and investment laws.
  • Monitor the corporate governance affairs of portfolio companies, review their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance requirements, and prepare reports and recommendations.
  • Review companies’ Articles of Association, corporate governance regulations, policies, Board of Directors’ resolutions, and General Assembly resolutions, and recommend amendments in line with applicable legislation and best practices.
  • Monitor corporate legal disputes and litigation, coordinate with legal advisors, external counsel, and relevant stakeholders, and prepare periodic progress reports.
  • Review contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and other legal documents related to companies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitor legislative and judicial developments relating to corporate and investment laws, assess their legal implications, and provide recommendations regarding their impact on the Authority and its portfolio companies.
  • Contribute to the development of legal manuals, procedures, and governance frameworks, and support the enhancement of institutional policies and governance controls.
11
Strategic Planning Expert

Strategic Planning Expert

  • Support the development and implementation of the Authority’s strategic and operational plans, institutional performance planning, and the alignment of plans, programs, and initiatives with strategic objectives.
  • Provide analytical insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making and enhance organizational performance.
Experience: 10–12 years
Languages: Arabic • English
Domain: Strategic Planning • Performance Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the preparation, review, and updating of the Authority’s strategic and operational plans in coordination with organizational units, ensuring alignment with the Authority’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
  • Support the development of strategic and operational objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring they are measurable, achievable, and aligned with institutional objectives.
  • Review and evaluate strategic performance indicators and the implementation progress of strategic plans and initiatives, analyze performance gaps, and provide recommendations to enhance organizational performance.
  • Conduct strategic, economic, and organizational studies and analyses to support decision-making.
  • Analyze the internal and external environment using recognized strategic frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, and Stakeholder Analysis.
  • Analyze institutional performance results and prepare recommendations for senior management.
  • Review policies, procedures, and operational manuals to ensure alignment with international standards, and oversee their implementation.
  • Assess the alignment of institutional projects and initiatives with the Authority’s strategic objectives.