Emirati Partnerships Associate: Government & Stakeholders

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalhoub Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Partnerships Associate to strengthen government and strategic partnerships across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role combines field-based stakeholder engagement with office coordination to support business operations and regulatory approvals.

You'll work directly with the Managing Director of the UAE and interact with government entities, ministries, and external partners to enable seamless collaboration and long-term growth for the Group.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Family Book).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government, semi-government, and strategic external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with municipalities, economic departments, tourism authorities, ministries, embassies, free zones, and regulatory bodies.
• Work with the Government Relations team to support business requirements and operational needs.
• Facilitate permits, approvals, licenses, meetings, and official documentation where required.
• Support initiatives that strengthen partnerships and create opportunities for long-term business growth.
• Attend meetings, networking events, and stakeholder engagements representing Chalhoub Group.
• Ensure timely follow-up and coordination on operational matters requiring external stakeholder involvement.

Skills

Arabic

English

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

People skills

Organizational skills

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, or related field

Job description

Chalhoub Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Partnerships Associate to strengthen government and strategic partnerships across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role combines field-based stakeholder engagement with office coordination to support business operations and regulatory approvals.

You'll work directly with the Managing Director of the UAE and interact with government entities, ministries, and external partners to enable seamless collaboration and long-term growth for the Group.