Government Relations Manager (Emiratisation)

Converge; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge, a multinational pharmaceutical brand, seeks a Government Relations Manager (Emiratisation) based in Dubai to lead engagement with government entities and strategic institutions, aligning with UAE priorities.

Exclusively for UAE Nationals, the role requires fluency in Arabic, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate the UAE government landscape to support local initiatives and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Arabic fluency is a must.
• Experience engaging with UAE government entities and semi-government organisations.
• Strong understanding of UAE government landscape and local initiatives.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen engagement with government entities and strategic institutions.
• Coordinate institutional engagement and support partnerships.
• Represent the brand with credibility to local stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Government relations experience

Public affairs experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Government Relations Manager (Emiratisation) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In line with United Arab Emirates government initiatives, this role is open exclusively to United Arab Emirates Nationals.

What This Role Is About

Our client, a multinational pharmaceutical brand, is looking for a Government Relations Manager, based in Dubai, to strengthen the Group’s engagement with government entities, semi-government organisations, strategic institutions, and local initiatives. The role will focus on building and maintaining strategic relationships with relevant government stakeholders, supporting the Group’s participation in local initiatives, and ensuring effective coordination with key institutions. You will work closely with internal leadership and cross‑functional teams to strengthen the organisation’s government engagement and support its strategic objectives in the United Arab Emirates. This is an opportunity for a relationship‑driven professional with a strong understanding of the United Arab Emirates’s government landscape and the ability to represent a multinational organisation with credibility and professionalism.

The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit

• Fluency in Arabic is a must
• Experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
• Experience engaging with United Arab Emirates government entities and semi-government organisations
• Strong understanding of the United Arab Emirates’s government landscape and relevant local initiatives
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholders
• Experience coordinating institutional engagement and supporting strategic partnerships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

This is an opportunity to represent a multinational pharmaceutical brand and strengthen its engagement with government stakeholders while supporting its contribution to local priorities in the United Arab Emirates.