Public Affairs & Government Liaison (Dubai)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being resources

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to act as the primary liaison between the project team, Dubai Municipality, and local authorities. You will manage stakeholder communications, approvals, NOCs, and coordination activities to ensure smooth project execution in line with authority requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or Bachelor's in Business Admin/Public Relations/Communications, have 15 years of government relations experience, and are fluent in

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati) with Family Book.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder coordination, or public relations.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai government procedures and authority approval processes.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dubai Municipality (DM), government entities, and relevant stakeholders for project-related public relations activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between the project team, DM representatives, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and coordination for project permits, approvals, NOCs, access requirements, and other authority-related matters.
• Support coordination with government departments for construction activities affecting roads, utilities, public areas, and existing infrastructure.
• Coordinate with DM departments and other authorities regarding planned works, road closures, diversions, and temporary access arrangements.
• Maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders and address project-related public inquiries and concerns.
• Support the project team in obtaining timely approvals and resolving authority-related issues that may affect construction progress.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, inspections, and discussions with DM and other government representatives.
• Prepare and maintain records of correspondence, approvals, commitments, and actions arising from stakeholder meetings.
• Follow up with concerned authorities on pending submissions, approvals, permits, and NOCs.

Skills

Arabic

English

Public relations

Government relations

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Job description

AECOM in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to act as the primary liaison between the project team, Dubai Municipality, and local authorities. You will manage stakeholder communications, approvals, NOCs, and coordination activities to ensure smooth project execution in line with authority requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or Bachelor's in Business Admin/Public Relations/Communications, have 15 years of government relations experience, and are fluent in