International Relations Officer

Al Ain University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ain University in Al Ain Campus invites applications for the International Relations Officer to develop and manage international MOUs, agreements, and related activities, including student and staff exchanges and joint programs.

You will coordinate delegations and events, represent the University at global conferences, monitor internationalization indicators, and support rankings and institutional performance with accurate data and reports.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant experience in university international relations or partnerships.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of UAE higher education regulations relating to international cooperation.
• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and protocol skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report preparation.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and maintain international MOUs and agreements with proper documentation and timely renewal.
• Translate agreements into measurable activities, including student and staff exchanges, joint research, dual programs, and visiting scholars.
• Coordinate international delegations, institutional visits, events, and represent the University at international conferences, fairs, and networks.
• Monitor internationalization indicators, including international students and staff, academic mobility, and research co-authorship.
• Coordinate with the Rankings Specialist and relevant departments to provide data and reports supporting international rankings and institutional performance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE higher education regulations and University policies relating to international cooperation.
• Maintain effective relationships with international partners and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Coordination

Protocol

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Relations Officer

Reference Number: 501 Al Ain

Title : International Relations Officer

Location: : Al Ain Campus

Department : Quality Assurance & Institutional Research Center

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Higher Education Management, or a related field; a Master's de gree is an advantage.

Job Description:

• Develop, negotiate, and maintain international MoUs and agreements, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and timely renewal.
• Translate agreements into measurable activities, including student and staff exchanges, joint research, joint or dual academic programs, and visiting scholars.
• Coordinate international delegations, institutional visits, and events, and represent the University at international conferences, fairs, and networks.
• Monitor internationalization indicators, including international students and staff, academic mobility, and research co-authorship.
• Coordinate with the Rankings Specialist and relevant departments to provide data and reports supporting international rankings and institutional performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE higher education regulations and University policies relating to international cooperation.
• Maintain effective relationships with international partners and perform other related duties as assigned.

General Conditions:

• Three to five years of relevant experience in university international relations, partnerships, or academic cooperation, with demonstrated results in implementing international collaborations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of UAE higher education regulations relating to international cooperation and academic mobility.
• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and protocol skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report preparation.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.