Senior Executive - President & CEO Office

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks a project coordinator to support planning, coordination, and execution of international special projects and strategic initiatives in line with the organization’s objectives. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and impact.

The candidate will assist with ICC-related initiatives, perform research and prepare analyses, presentations and recommendations to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, international relations, economics or related field (master’s preferred).
• 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 (ICC/WCF preferred).
• Proficiency in project management.

Responsibilities

• 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 internal departments and external stakeholders to support timely delivery.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and leverage ai opportunities to drive continuous improvement efficiency and innovation across strategic initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Research & analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in International Relations

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

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 amp 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 amp 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

Continuous Improvement

• 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

• Minimum Qualification 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).
• Proficiency in project management.