Sr. Manager Public Affairs

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food delivery company is seeking a seasoned Public Affairs professional in Dubai. This role focuses on enhancing government engagement within the MENA region, shaping regulatory environments, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess 10 years of experience in public affairs, have a strong network within governmental institutions, and be fluent in both English and Arabic. This full-time position does not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in government relations or regulatory affairs within the MENA region.
• Strong political acumen with understanding of government impacts on services.
• Exceptional persuasion and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Update government engagement strategy across the MENA region.
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments and advocate policy positions.
• Provide political risk counsel to leadership.
• Build relationships with ministries and regulators.
• Collaborate with internal teams for strategic engagement.
• Lead crisis management strategies related to regulatory risks.

Skills

Public affairs expertise

Government relations

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and Arabic)

Job description

Role Summary

At talabat were transforming how people connect with food and essential services across the region. As we grow so does the importance of our relationships with governments regulators and policy influencers. Were looking for a seasoned Public Affairs professional to enhance our government engagement across the GCC and broader MENA region.

Youll play a critical role in shaping a regulatory environment that supports innovation while fostering meaningful relationships with key stakeholders at the highest levels. This is a highimpact role for a strategic thinker with access to decisionmakers and a deep understanding of the regions political and economic landscape.

Whats On Your Plate

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Government Engagement:
  Update talabats government engagement strategy across the MENA region with a strong focus on the GCC. Serve as the primary point of contact for seniorlevel government officials regulatory bodies and policy influencers.
  

• Policy Advocacy:
  Anticipate monitor and assess relevant regulatory and political developments. Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies that align with business priorities and regional realities.
  

• Executive Advisory:
  Act as a senior advisor to talabats leadership providing counsel on political risks public policy trends and government affairs strategy.
  

• Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain a network of trusted relationships with ministries regulators public institutions industry associations and diplomatic missions.
  

• Crossfunctional Alignment:
  Collaborate closely with the wider Public Affairs Communications Operations legal and other internal teams to ensure coordinated compliant and strategic external engagement.
  

• Crisis & Issue Management:
  Lead response strategies related to regulatory risks government investigations or reputational threats with highlevel public stakeholders.

Qualifications

What Did We Order

Preferred candidates will be:

• A trusted and connected expert in public affairs with 10 years of experience in government relations policy or regulatory affairs in the MENA region.

• Deep network within GCC government institutions and regional stakeholders with a proven track record of access and influence.

• Strong political acumen business sensitivity and understanding of how government decisions impact digital platforms and consumer services.

• Exceptional communication persuasion and executive presence skills.

• Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory).

• Experience in tech digital economy or highly regulated sectors is preferred.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime