Strategic Projects Lead - International Affairs

Dubai Chambers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Chambers seeks a program professional to coordinate international special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with its objectives. The role spans cross-functional planning, stakeholder coordination, research, and timely delivery of ICC-related initiatives and WCF engagements.

You will manage project plans, track progress, report to management, and identify process improvements in line with governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, international relations, economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in project management, international relations, or strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder and board-level projects.
• Knowledge of international business and global networks; ICC/WCF experience preferred.
• Proficient 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 management

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Presentations

Cross-functional coordination

Multi-stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Dubai Chambers seeks a program professional to coordinate international special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with its objectives. The role spans cross-functional planning, stakeholder coordination, research, and timely delivery of ICC-related initiatives and WCF engagements.

You will manage project plans, track progress, report to management, and identify process improvements in line with governance standards.