Government Partnerships Associate

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalhoub Group in the UAE is seeking a Partnerships Associate to join our Partnerships team. This field-based role focuses on building strong relationships with government and external stakeholders and supporting business operations across the UAE.

Reporting to the UAE Managing Director, you will facilitate permits and approvals, coordinate with municipalities, economic departments and ministries, and help ensure business continuity while representing Chalhoub Group with professionalism.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science or related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of experience 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 other regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with Government Relations to support business requirements and operational needs.
• Facilitate permits, approvals, licenses, meetings and official documentation where required.
• Represent Chalhoub Group at meetings, networking events, forums and stakeholder engagements to advance partnerships.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field

Job description

Chalhoub Group in the UAE is seeking a Partnerships Associate to join our Partnerships team. This field-based role focuses on building strong relationships with government and external stakeholders and supporting business operations across the UAE.

Reporting to the UAE Managing Director, you will facilitate permits and approvals, coordinate with municipalities, economic departments and ministries, and help ensure business continuity while representing Chalhoub Group with professionalism.