Vice President, International Business & UAE Country Head

Responsibilities

UAE Entity Formation & Management

• Lead the full legal and operational setup of the entity in the UAE.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with UAE and international regulatory frameworks, including sanctions (e.g., OFAC, EU, UAE).
• Build and oversee administrative and operational functions, including office management and vendor relationships.
• Represent the organization in engagements with local government bodies, regulators, and commercial partners.

Global Strategy & Market Enablement

• Leverage industry expertise, intellectual property, and proven technologies to serve global classifieds businesses.
• Identify and develop partnerships in regions where technology-driven classifieds platforms are underdeveloped or emerging.
• Drive global business development efforts, offering AI and software products through licensing, integrations, or service-based models.
• Support go-to-market strategies that enable regional players to scale and digitize using the entity’s solutions.

Fundraising, Investments & Strategic Partnerships

• Lead international fundraising activities, including crafting investment narratives and engaging with investors and funding institutions.
• Manage financial planning and investment strategy, including strategic acquisitions or collaborations.
• Establish relationships with key global stakeholders, including partners in tech, media, and emerging market ecosystems.
• Represent the entity at international forums, industry events, and policy roundtables.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in executive leadership roles in tech, online platforms, or digital marketplaces.
• Deep familiarity with internet businesses or marketplace industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead new business ventures or scale independent entities.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, particularly related to sanctions and international operations.
• Fluent in English; Persian or Arabic is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Visionary, self-directed leader with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experienced in building teams and structures from scratch in complex legal and regulatory environments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate deep industry knowledge into scalable business opportunities.
• Skilled at working across cultures and markets, particularly in emerging and frontier economies.
• Highly credible with investors, policymakers, and senior-level partners.

Benefits

• Great impact on the growth and financial strategy of a leading tech scaleup.
• Lead major projects with autonomy and support from an ambitious executive team.
• Opportunity to shape world-class finance functions built for scale, agility, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation, substantial equity potential, and an entrepreneurial culture that values learning and autonomy.
• Work surrounded by people who care about doing great work and enjoy the journey.

About the Company

A newly established and independent entity headquartered in Dubai, Divar aims to provide advanced software and AI solutions for online classifieds platforms, particularly enabling expansion in developing and underdeveloped markets. This organization builds upon substantial industry knowledge, intellectual assets, and operational know-how accumulated by experts from the global classifieds sector. The role presents a unique opportunity to help shape a globally minded, independent company from its inception.