Strategic International Partnerships Lead

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai seeks a senior strategy and external relations leader. The role focuses on expanding international partnerships, coordinating high‑level events, and delivering strategic communications for the DG/Chairman.

You will oversee partnerships, prepare executive briefings, and ensure alignment with RTA priorities in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment. The candidate will manage visits, maintain VIP networks, and drive evidence-based decision support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public administration or equivalent.
• 9+ years of experience (11+ with a bachelor’s) in strategic external relations.
• Proven ability to develop executive communications, briefings and reports.
• Experience coordinating international delegations and high‑level events.
• Strong understanding of protocol, diplomacy, and government engagement.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage official international delegations and visits with full protocol compliance.
• Coordinate with authorities and embassies to secure approvals and logistics for events.
• Prepare briefing files, bios, agendas, summaries, and talking points for the DG/Chairman.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international officials and partner organizations.
• Prepare schedules and post-event analyses to evaluate participation and impact.
• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of international activities and events.

Skills

Executive communication

Presentation design

Stakeholder engagement

Protocol management

Technical reporting

Strategic planning

Narrative building

Media relations

Internal coordination

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in public administration

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai seeks a senior strategy and external relations leader. The role focuses on expanding international partnerships, coordinating high‑level events, and delivering strategic communications for the DG/Chairman.

You will oversee partnerships, prepare executive briefings, and ensure alignment with RTA priorities in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment. The candidate will manage visits, maintain VIP networks, and drive evidence-based decision support