Associate Manager - Stakeholder Relations (UAE National)

Dubai Chambers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Chambers seeks a senior professional to develop and manage relationships with government, diplomatic, and business stakeholders to advance international partnerships and strategic objectives. You will plan and coordinate high-level delegations and international missions, ensuring collaboration, program delivery, and follow-through on outcomes.

The role requires five years of experience in stakeholder relations or economic diplomacy, with excellent Arabic and English communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; professional in stakeholder engagement or international protocol is an advantage.
• Five years of relevant experience in stakeholder relations, international partnerships, or economic diplomacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans aligned with Dubai Chambers’ priorities.
• Identify key stakeholders including government entities, missions, and business bodies.
• Lead planning and coordination of high-level delegations, roadshows, and official visits.
• Translate meeting outcomes into actionable plans with timelines and owners.
• Maintain stakeholder records, track commitments, and report on progress.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Diplomatic engagement

Strategic planning

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, or related discipline

Job description

Develop and manage relationships with key government, diplomatic, and business stakeholders to advance Dubai Chambers’ international partnerships and strategic objectives. Lead the planning and coordination of assigned high-level delegations, international missions, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring effective collaboration, delivery of programes, and follow-through on agreed outcomes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Engagement

• Contribute to the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans aligned with the International Partnerships Department’s priorities and Dubai Chambers’ strategic objectives.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise key stakeholders, including government entities, diplomatic missions, chambers of commerce, trade organizations, and leading international economic and business bodies.
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, understand their priorities, and identify opportunities for cooperation that support Dubai’s international economic interests.
• Manage assigned stakeholder relationships as a focal point, ensuring timely communication, coordinated responses, and appropriate escalation of sensitive matters.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement protocols and standards in coordination with the line manager and relevant teams.

High-Level Delegations and International Missions

• Lead the planning and coordination of assigned high-level delegations, roadshows, official visits, and international missions, translating agreed objectives into structured engagement programes.
• Coordinate with relevant government entities, including The Executive Office where applicable, diplomatic missions, international partners, and internal teams to develop and deliver mission programes.
• Identify and recommend relevant counterparts, strategic meetings, and engagement opportunities based on mission objectives and stakeholder priorities.
• Coordinate the preparation of briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, meeting agendas, and talking points in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Oversee programe readiness and on-ground coordination for assigned missions, ensuring alignment with approved arrangements and applicable protocol requirements.
• Maintain oversight of milestones, dependencies, and emerging issues, resolving coordination challenges and escalating matters requiring management direction.

Partnership Coordination and Follow-Up

• Coordinate engagement with chambers of commerce, trade entities, and other organizations that have cooperation agreements with Dubai Chambers, supporting implementation of agreed activities and commitments.
• Translate meeting and mission outcomes into clear action plans, identifying responsible parties, timelines, and follow-up requirements.
• Monitor progress on agreed actions, maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders, and elevate delays or barriers to implementation.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and develop recommendations for new areas of collaboration.

Stakeholder Intelligence and Reporting

• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of stakeholder records, engagement histories, and commitments in the designated systems, ensuring appropriate confidentiality and accessibility.
• Analyse stakeholder feedback, relationship developments, and relevant international economic and policy trends to inform engagement priorities and recommendations.
• Prepare stakeholder updates, mission reports, and management briefings highlighting outcomes, opportunities, risks, and required decisions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of assigned stakeholder engagements and recommend improvements to strengthen relationship quality, programe delivery, and achievement of intended outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional in stakeholder engagement, project management, or international protocol is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in stakeholder relations, international partnerships, government relations, or economic diplomacy.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing stakeholder relationships and coordinating high-level delegations, international missions, or official visits.
• Experience working with government entities, diplomatic missions, chambers of commerce, or international business organizations.
• Experience developing engagement programes, preparing executive briefings, and tracking partnership commitments and outcomes.

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Additional languages are an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Builds trusted relationships, understands stakeholder priorities, and manages expectations effectively.
• International Relations and Economic Awareness: Understands international business environments and identifies opportunities aligned with Dubai’s economic priorities.
• Delegation and Mission Management: Plans and coordinates complex engagement programes, managing timelines, dependencies, and delivery.
• Protocol and Diplomatic Engagement: Applies appropriate protocol, cultural awareness, discretion, and professional judgement in high-level interactions.
• Executive Communication: Produces clear briefings, correspondence, presentations, and reports tailored to senior audiences.
• Partnership Implementation: Converts engagement outcomes into actionable commitments and monitor’s progress.
• Stakeholder Intelligence and Analysis: Interprets stakeholder feedback and external developments to inform recommendations.
• Strategic thinking and alignment.
• Collaboration and influencing.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Planning and results orientation.
• Problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Adaptability and composure under pressure.
• Integrity, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.