Chief Specialist- External Relations

Roads and Transport Authority

Dubai

On-site

AED 360,000 - 480,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai seeks a senior strategy and external relations leader. The role focuses on expanding international partnerships, coordinating high‑level events, and delivering strategic communications for the DG/Chairman.

You will oversee partnerships, prepare executive briefings, and ensure alignment with RTA priorities in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment. The candidate will manage visits, maintain VIP networks, and drive evidence-based decision support

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public administration or equivalent.
9+ years of experience (11+ with a bachelor’s) in strategic external relations.
Proven ability to develop executive communications, briefings and reports.
Experience coordinating international delegations and high‑level events.
Strong understanding of protocol, diplomacy, and government engagement.

Responsibilities

Organize and manage official international delegations and visits with full protocol compliance.
Coordinate with authorities and embassies to secure approvals and logistics for events.
Prepare briefing files, bios, agendas, summaries, and talking points for the DG/Chairman.
Develop and maintain relationships with international officials and partner organizations.
Prepare schedules and post-event analyses to evaluate participation and impact.
Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of international activities and events.

Skills

Executive communication

Presentation design

Stakeholder engagement

Protocol management

Technical reporting

Strategic planning

Narrative building

Media relations

Internal coordination

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in public administration

Job description

Strategy

Implement the Authority’s policies and directions for international partnerships and relationship management in line with the approved communication plan.
Strengthen and expand the DG/Chairman’s strategic relationships with internal, local,regional, and international entities, ensuring alignment with the Authority’s strategic objectives and priorities.
Contribute to the development and execution of strategic leadership communication plans and content to project a consistent and distinguished leadership narrative.
Support strategic external communications and media operations through effective planning,monitoring, scheduling, and analytical reporting of high-level engagements and events.
Develop and prepare performance reports aligned with the Authority’s strategic direction to support evidence-based executive decision-making across external relations and partnership activities.
Manage the partnership category at RTA (International Partners) and evaluate partnership performance and value realization.
Identify and develop new initiatives for the department in line with the Authority’s strategic priorities and international engagement objectives.
Analyze and monitor International MoUs with RTA, develop annual action plans, and coordinate with concerned agencies and sectors to ensure effective implementation.
Determine the information and communication needs of international partners and establish suitable means to meet those needs efficiently.
Participate in the development of the section’s annual plan and core business initiatives,ensuring alignment with the overall RTA strategic framework.
Assist in preparing executive reports, presentations, speeches, and talking points for the DG/Chairman, ensuring strategic alignment and quality of content.
Prepare and propose policies, processes, and frameworks for developing and managingrelationships with international stakeholders and partners.

Operations

Organize and manage official international delegations and visits at the Authority level,ensuring full compliance with protocol standards and procedures.
Coordinate with local and federal authorities, embassies, and consulates to secure necessary approvals and manage logistics for official events and delegations.
Identify, classify, and prepare partnership agreements with international entities while maintaining and regularly updating partner and agreement databases.
Plan, organize, and oversee special events and visits for the DG/Chairman, ensuring accurate agenda development, briefing materials, and seamless execution.
Manage the Authority’s memberships in international organizations and associations, monitor participation outcomes, and ensure alignment with institutional objectives.
Coordinate Authority-wide external participations in conferences, forums, field visits, and project follow-ups, and obtain necessary approvals to host international events.
Collaborate with the Dubai Protocol and Hospitality Department to ensure full compliance with official protocol standards and provide a distinguished guest experience.
Prepare comprehensive briefing files for DG/Chairman meetings with international delegations, including bios, agendas, summaries, talking points, and seating plans.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with international officials, government representatives, and partner organizations.
Prepare schedules, reports, and analyses of planned events to define the level of DG/Chairman participation and ensure proactive involvement in key events.
Manage and evaluate international participation plans, delegation visit requests, and event hosting proposals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational readiness.
Manage communications with international partners and government entities to ensure continuity and effectiveness of relations.
Develop and maintain a VIP list of key government officials and private-sector leaders relevant to RTA’s international activities.
Prepare concise summary reports and post-event evaluations for all international activities and participations.
Oversee and coordinate the planning, execution, and post-event reporting of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) and related initiatives.
Perform additional responsibilities associated with the position, as assigned, to support the Authority’s international relations and leadership objectives.