Head of Government  & External Affairs - UAE & Oman

About The Role In this role you will represent 44.01 in the UAE and Oman with credibility and influence. You will build and maintain high trust relationships with government entities, regulators, partners and community stakeholders. The remit is external representation, with the opportunity to evolve into broader regional oversight as 44.01 scales; this role is not a general-management position - you will not hold P&L, a local team, or operational and technical decision rights. The mandate is external representation - relationships, regulatory navigation, and permitting support. Arabic fluency required; frequent travel between the UAE and Oman expected. Role based in Dubai, though Muscat-based candidates will be considered. What You'll Do External Representation and Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the senior local representative for 44.01 in the UAE and Oman, building strong relationships with ministries, regulators, government entities, project partners, customers, and local community stakeholders. Represent 44.01 in high-stakes meetings, site visits and external events. Travel Required: You will need to split your time between UAE and Oman to be physically present in each market regularly. Build relationships with relevant stakeholders in Oman & UAE to raise awareness of 44.01 activities across both regions and maintain an active understanding of the regulatory and political landscape, surfacing opportunities and risks early. Support the Leadership Team during visits, providing context, briefings, and ensuring aligned engagement with key stakeholders. Coordinatefollow upactions from external meetings and ensure consistent messaging. Cross-Functional Coordination Partner closely with Project Delivery to facilitate permitting on 44.01 projects in the UAE and Oman, to highlight any risks early and to remove external blockers, while not owning technical or execution decisions. Ensure relevant information, risks and stakeholder signals are communicated to the Executive Team and key business partners with clarity and speed. Maintain a structured local stakeholder map and engagement cadence Partner closely with Commercial team to support business development and project development discussions in the UAE and Oman What success looks like: Strong, stable relationships with key ministries, local communities and partners in both Oman and the UAE. No regulatory surprises or reputation risks. Clear, timely escalation of risks, concerns and opportunities. Positive feedback from partners, regulators, local communities, and internal teams regarding professionalism and alignment. Effective support during executive visits and external meetings. Who You Are You are skilled at navigating governments, ministries, and government-owned entities, with a practical understanding of how decisions get made. You are credible with local institutions, able to build trust quickly andoperateeffectively in relationship driven environments. You are fluent in local business culture and government protocols, with a strong grasp of regulatory processes and expectations. You are an effective communicator, able to engage senior external stakeholders and internal teams in both English and Arabic. You are steady in ambiguity, able to manage sensitive issues with discretion and disciplined judgment. You are able to represent 44.01’s values consistently in complex, high-profile settings. You bring sector-relevant context, with experience in energy, industrial, climate tech or infrastructure. What's in it for you? A competitive salary and an opportunity to have a stake in the business Flexible working arrangements Be part of a team that will invest in your career growth An opportunity to make a difference and join a high-potential start-up A chance to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change About us About 44.01: 44.01 eliminates CO2 by turning it into rock. Our pioneering technology accelerates the natural process of CO2 mineralisation to remove captured CO2 permanently in less than 12 months. Our process is safe, scalable, and last forever. We are a purpose-driven, innovative business where every member of our team has a direct impact in achieving our mission is to offer safe and affordable CO2 mineralisation worldwide. Find out more here: www.4401.earth Core Values: Continuous Learning Relentless experimentation, Fast failure, creativity and curiosity are the foundations of innovation. We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for ways to do things better. Rise & Own it If something needs doing, we do it. We take initiative, we take risks, and we empower each other to take on complex challenges. We don’t let fear of failure stop us - the worst thing is not to try. Trust at the Core Acting with honesty and transparency. Taking responsibility for our decisions and our mistakes. Never forgetting our commitment to the planet, each other and 44.01. Together We Build We can only achieve our mission by working together with trust, openness, and respect. We assume positive intent and are respectful and understanding, even in disagreement or times of difficulty.