Job offer: Advisor - Stakeholder Relations - Government Entity

This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

• Build and maintain high-level relationships with government, corporate, and international stakeholders to align goals and objectives.
• Identify and develop detailed engagement plans for domestic and international stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive mapping.
• Plan and organize stakeholder meetings, including briefing materials, talking points, and adherence to protocol.
• Draft and manage high-level correspondence, talking points, and communications for senior leadership.
• Supervise protocol teams and ensure all communications meet organisational standards.
• Support the Chairman's engagements with pre-briefings, strategic preparation, and centralised management of schedules and communications.
• Track and analyse the impact of stakeholder initiatives, recommending improvements where necessary.

• Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in stakeholder or government relations.
• Proven experience working in high-stakes environments within local government entities, semi-government entities or large and complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of UAE government dynamics; prior Middle East experience preferred.
• Background in diplomacy or protocol management is highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams and interact with senior executives.