Senior Executive - International Special Projects (UAE National Only)

Dubai Chambers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Chambers is seeking a proactive professional to support planning, coordination, and implementation of international special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with the organization's objectives.

The role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages internal and external stakeholders, conducts research and analysis, and ensures timely delivery of assigned projects, including ICC-related initiatives and WCF engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Relations, Economics, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Experience with multi-stakeholder and board-level projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of international special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with ICC, WCF, international organizations, and other global stakeholders on assigned initiatives.
• Act as a coordination point for internal and external stakeholders involved in assigned special projects.
• Prepare regular project updates, status reports, presentations, and management reports.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Research & analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor degree (Business Admin / IR / Economics)

Master’s preferred

Job description

To support the planning, coordination, and implementation of international special projects and strategic initiatives in alignment with Dubai Chambers’ objectives. The role supports the delivery of strategic initiatives and special projects that contribute to the organization's international objectives. The role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional projects, managing internal departments and external stakeholders, conducting research and analysis, and ensuring successful execution and timely delivery of assigned projects. The role also supports planning and implementation of ICC-related initiatives and WCF engagements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

International Special Projects

• Coordinate and support the implementation of international special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by management.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project progress, follow up on agreed actions, and highlight risks, issues, or delays to management.
• Coordinate project activities across relevant internal departments and external stakeholders to support timely delivery.

ICC & International Cooperation

• Support the implementation and coordination of ICC-related projects, programs, and activities.
• Coordinate with ICC, WCF, international organizations, and other global stakeholders on assigned initiatives.
• Support taskforce-driven initiatives and ensure activities are aligned with Dubai Chambers’ international objectives.
• Conduct research and prepare analysis, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations to support management decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a coordination point for internal and external stakeholders involved in assigned special projects.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government entities, international organizations, business councils, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, engagements, and follow-up actions related to international projects and initiatives.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Ensure assigned activities are implemented in accordance with Dubai Chambers’ policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, action trackers, risk logs, and other required project information.
• Prepare regular project updates, status reports, presentations, and management reports accurately and within required timelines.
• Support the identification and implementation of improvements to project processes and working practices.
• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards and best practices, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Identify and leverage ai opportunities to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovation across strategic initiatives.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly reports timely and accurately to meet Dubai Chamber requirements, policies and quality standards.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, market assessments, and feasibility studies to support decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Relations, Economics, or related field (master’s preferred).

Minimum Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 – 4 years of experience in project management, international relations, or strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder and board-level projects.
• Strong knowledge of international business, trade organizations, and global networks (experience with ICC/WCF preferred).