Strategic Leader for Corporate Services & Outreach

Biosaline; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Services & Outreach, to lead Finance, People Resources, Procurement, Facilities and IT, while overseeing Outreach, Communications, Knowledge Transfer and related programs.

The role requires strong governance, risk management, and donor-compliance expertise, enabling institutional sustainability and cross-functional collaboration across ICBA's portfolios.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience.
• At least 5 years in management or leadership roles in corporate services or related enabling functions.
• Senior-level experience in financial management and procurement.
• Experience with donor-funded project finance and full-cost recovery.
• Experience with governance, risk management, and business continuity.
• Experience working with senior management and governing bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Finance, People Resources, Procurement, Facilities and Information Technology.
• Ensure budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, donor compliance, cost recovery and liquidity management.
• Oversee procurement planning, tendering, contracting, and vendor governance.
• Coordinate corporate-services policies, annual plans, budgets, risk management and business continuity.
• Lead outreach coordination including Communications, Emirates Soil Museum and Knowledge Transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Procurement governance

Internal controls

Donor compliance

Strategic oversight

English and Arabic communication

Education

Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, management, public administration, or another relevant discipline

Job description

International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Services & Outreach, to lead Finance, People Resources, Procurement, Facilities and IT, while overseeing Outreach, Communications, Knowledge Transfer and related programs.

The role requires strong governance, risk management, and donor-compliance expertise, enabling institutional sustainability and cross-functional collaboration across ICBA's portfolios.