Vice-President of Global Market Development
Company Description
AL DURR Technical Projects Group is a UAE-based market entry and execution partner focused on validating, launching, and scaling sustainable technologies across the GCC, MENA, and Africa. The organization works with technology owners, investors, and regional partners to move innovations from early market discovery through pilots, commercial deployment, and regional expansion. AL DURR specializes in solutions for hot, arid, and resource-constrained environments, with core focus areas in food and agriculture, water and energy systems, and sustainable infrastructure and mobility. Founded on a UAE–China partnership, the group blends Emirati leadership with access to global technology networks to enable structured knowledge and technology transfer adapted to regional needs. Through a strong ecosystem of delivery partners and sector specialists, AL DURR helps innovators reduce risk, accelerate market entry, and build scalable operations anchored in the UAE and expanded across the wider region. Role Description The Vice President of Global Market Expansion will lead AL DURR’s international growth strategy, with a focus on scaling sustainable technology solutions across target markets in the GCC, MENA, and Africa. This is a full-time remote role responsible for identifying high-potential markets, developing entry strategies, and building commercial pipelines in coordination with technology partners and regional stakeholders. The position involves overseeing market and sector analyses, designing go-to-market plans, structuring commercial and investment frameworks, and guiding negotiations with clients, partners, and investors. The role includes managing cross-border projects from validation through deployment, coordinating internal and external teams, and ensuring disciplined execution aligned with AL DURR’s impact and performance objectives. The Vice President will also represent AL DURR in key industry forums, strengthen the organization’s global network, and provide strategic input to leadership on portfolio prioritization and regional expansion.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills, including market analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making for cross-border expansion. Candidates should possess Finance-related skills, such as understanding investment structures, project finance, and commercial deal frameworks in regional and global contexts. Candidates should possess Sales skills, including business development, relationship management, and contract negotiation with corporate clients, government entities, and partners. Candidates should possess Trading-related skills, including familiarity with cross-border transactions, commercial terms, and regulatory considerations in target markets. Candidates should possess Project Management skills, with experience leading multi-stakeholder, multi-country initiatives from validation through execution and scale. Extensive experience in international market expansion, preferably in sustainable technologies, infrastructure, or related sectors. Proven ability to work effectively in remote, distributed teams and to collaborate across cultures and time zones. Strong communication and presentation skills in English; additional regional