Public Affairs Manager - Government Relations

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (sponsored)

Gym membership

Parental leave

Talabat credit

Professional development

Collaborative workspace in City Walk

Job summary

talabat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Public Affairs Manager – Government Relations to lead strategic public affairs initiatives across the UAE, monitor regulatory developments, and engage with government authorities and stakeholders.

The role requires bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects, deliver briefing notes, and align corporate responsibility with public policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4‑6 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Communications, or Corporate Responsibility.
• Experience engaging with government authorities and regulators in the UAE.
• Ability to draft professional briefing notes, presentations and official correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate public‑affairs opportunities relevant to talabat's operations in the UAE.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and government developments across the UAE.
• Maintain strategic relationships with government departments, regulators, municipalities and public authorities.
• Coordinate public‑affairs projects with internal teams, external advisers, agencies and government representatives.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, official correspondence and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Public affairs

Government relations

Regulatory monitoring

UAE public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Arabic communication

English communication

Tools

Agency management

Job description

Public Affairs Manager – Government Relations

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Public Relations and Communications

Function: Public Relations

Experience: Minimum 4‑6 years of relevant experience

Job Type: Full‑time

Estimated Salary: 22,000‑32,000 AED (subject to final offer)

Overview

The role is a strategic hiring opportunity within public relations & communications for an experienced bilingual professional to manage public‑affairs initiatives, regulatory engagement, government relationships, corporate responsibility projects, sustainability alignment, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate public‑affairs opportunities relevant to talabat's operations in the UAE.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and government developments across the seven emirates.
• Assess the potential operational, commercial, legal and reputational impact of regulatory changes.
• Maintain strategic relationships with government departments, regulators, municipalities and public authorities.
• Communicate talabat's priorities, business role, community contribution and operational impact clearly to government stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of public‑affairs plans across the UAE.
• Coordinate public‑affairs projects with internal teams, external advisers, agencies and government representatives.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, official correspondence, newsletters, reports and stakeholder updates.
• Organise meetings, roundtables, government visits, events and community engagement activities.
• Ensure public‑affairs content aligns with corporate communications and marketing requirements.
• Support online and on‑ground risk‑mitigation activities when public‑affairs or operational incidents occur.
• Document incidents, stakeholder concerns, responses, decisions and follow‑up actions.
• Collaborate with legal and operational teams to manage emerging policy or regulatory risks.
• Align business priorities with public‑policy objectives and government expectations.
• Support sustainability initiatives and community outreach programmes.
• Manage corporate responsibility projects involving commercial, operations, finance, legal and marketing teams.
• Coordinate project plans, responsibilities, budgets, timelines and performance measures.
• Align corporate responsibility and sustainability targets with international frameworks and UAE government mandates.
• Define indicators for measuring social impact and non‑financial performance.
• Collect, analyse and report data relating to community initiatives and sustainability outcomes.
• Prepare management reports on public‑affairs activity, regulatory developments, stakeholder engagement and project impact.
• Maintain accurate records of government interactions, commitments, approvals and correspondence.
• Work with agencies and external partners to deliver high‑quality campaigns and public initiatives.
• Ensure messages remain accurate, culturally appropriate and consistent across Arabic and English communication.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Represent talabat professionally during meetings, events, inspections and stakeholder discussions.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 4‑6 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Communications, or Corporate Responsibility.
• Qualifications or professional experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Communications or a related discipline.
• Agency experience or exposure to a fast‑moving in‑house environment is preferred.
• Proven project‑management experience involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the UAE government, regulatory and public‑policy environment.
• Experience supporting public‑affairs or corporate responsibility campaigns with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to draft professional presentations, briefing documents, reports and official correspondence.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Results‑driven approach supported by data, evidence and clear performance indicators.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, discretion and reliability.
• Ability to manage several active projects and competing deadlines.
• Collaborative and agile working style across culturally diverse teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to remain professional under pressure.
• Confidence engaging with government representatives, senior leaders and external organisations.

Skills Set

• Public affairs
• Government relations
• Regulatory monitoring
• UAE public policy
• Stakeholder engagement
• Government communication
• Corporate responsibility
• Sustainability strategy
• Community outreach
• Social impact measurement
• Non‑financial reporting
• Risk mitigation
• Incident documentation
• Project management
• Arabic communication
• English communication
• Executive presentations
• Official correspondence
• Government newsletters
• Event coordination
• Regulatory analysis
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Agency management
• Corporate communications
• Stakeholder reporting
• UAE government mandates

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to influence public affairs, government engagement, sustainability and corporate responsibility within a leading regional delivery platform. The employment package includes sponsored healthcare, a gym membership, parental leave, monthly talabat credit, professional development opportunities and access to a collaborative workspace in City Walk. Employees also benefit from wellbeing facilities, refreshments, workplace discounts and a diverse international team environment.

About the Company

talabat is a leading food, grocery and on‑demand delivery platform serving communities across the Middle East and North Africa. The company uses technology, logistics and local market expertise to support customers, restaurants, retailers and riders while contributing to sustainable growth and community development across the region.