Director of Strategic Partnerships & Global Convenings

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Dubai seeks an Office Director to oversee and coordinate all facets of the Office’s activities, including strategic partnerships, insights generation, convenings, and cross-sector collaboration. This leadership role requires guiding a team and coordinating with government and business leaders locally and internationally.

The Office Director will drive engagements, schedule and lead high-level meetings, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives while fostering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in senior management roles involving partnerships, strategic insights, and event convenings.
• Proven track record building and sustaining high-level partnerships across government and business sectors.
• Strong networking, communication, and relationship-building with a diplomatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Partnerships Leadership: develop and implement strategies to build relationships with government and business stakeholders locally and globally.
• Oversee partnerships with multilateral organizations, international forums, and influential entities; act as primary partner contact.
• Manage Insights Generation: design and execute research projects; synthesize findings into actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Event convenings

Stakeholder management

Diplomatic communication

Project management

English fluency

Arabic language desirable

Job description

Confidential Careers in Dubai seeks an Office Director to oversee and coordinate all facets of the Office’s activities, including strategic partnerships, insights generation, convenings, and cross-sector collaboration. This leadership role requires guiding a team and coordinating with government and business leaders locally and internationally.

The Office Director will drive engagements, schedule and lead high-level meetings, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives while fostering