Senior Institutional Relations & Partnerships Lead — MEA & SEA

Fever; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount on Fever events and meals

Work in the heart of Dubai

Home office friendly

Health insurance

English/Spanish classes

Office snacks, drinks and fruit

Job summary

Fever is seeking an Institutional Relationships & Partnerships Manager to shape Fever’s engagement with government bodies, agencies, and public-sector partners in the Dubai area. The role focuses on enabling access to public spaces, subsidies, and procurement opportunities, while representing Fever in relevant forums and alliances.

You will build trust-based relationships with public-sector stakeholders, monitor policy developments, and drive strategic collaborations that support Fever’s growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public affairs or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with public sector stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and local language(s).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute institutional engagement strategies across public access, subsidies, and procurement.
• Represent Fever before government authorities, public institutions, and associations to ensure visibility and credibility.
• Foster strategic partnerships with municipalities, ministries, cultural institutions, and public-sector entities to unlock access to spaces and funding.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that may impact Fever’s operations and advise internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a strong institutional network at local, regional, and national levels.
• Prepare for meetings with institutional stakeholders; act as spokesperson or coach others to do so.

Skills

Public affairs

Institutional relations

Government relations

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Legal / Political Science / Public Policy / International Relations background

Job description

Fever is seeking an Institutional Relationships & Partnerships Manager to shape Fever’s engagement with government bodies, agencies, and public-sector partners in the Dubai area. The role focuses on enabling access to public spaces, subsidies, and procurement opportunities, while representing Fever in relevant forums and alliances.

You will build trust-based relationships with public-sector stakeholders, monitor policy developments, and drive strategic collaborations that support Fever’s growth