Chief Specialist - External Relations - Leadership Affairs ( UAE National Only )

Strategy - Implement the Authority’s policies and directions for international partnerships and relationship management in line with the approved communication plan. - Strengthen and expand the DG/Chairman’s strategic relationships with internal, local, regional, and international entities, ensuring alignment with the Authority’s strategic objectives and priorities. - Contribute to the development and execution of strategic leadership communication plans and content to project a consistent and distinguished leadership narrative. - Support strategic external communications and media operations through effective planning, monitoring, scheduling, and analytical reporting of high-level engagements and events. - Develop and prepare performance reports aligned with the Authority’s strategic direction to support evidence-based executive decision-making across external relations and partnership activities. - Manage the partnership category at RTA (International Partners) and evaluate partnership performance and value realization. - Identify and develop new initiatives for the department in line with the Authority’s strategic priorities and international engagement objectives. - Analyze and monitor International MoUs with RTA, develop annual action plans, and coordinate with concerned agencies and sectors to ensure effective implementation. - Determine the information and communication needs of international partners and establish suitable means to meet those needs efficiently. - Participate in the development of the section’s annual plan and core business initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall RTA strategic framework. - Assist in preparing executive reports, presentations, speeches, and talking points for the DG/Chairman, ensuring strategic alignment and quality of content. - Prepare and propose policies, processes, and frameworks for developing and managing relationships with international stakeholders and partners. Operations - Organize and manage official international delegations and visits at the Authority level, ensuring full compliance with protocol standards and procedures. - Coordinate with local and federal authorities, embassies, and consulates to secure necessary approvals and manage logistics for official events and delegations. - Identify, classify, and prepare partnership agreements with international entities while maintaining and regularly updating partner and agreement databases. - Plan, organize, and oversee special events and visits for the DG/Chairman, ensuring accurate agenda development, briefing materials, and seamless execution. - Manage the Authority’s memberships in international organizations and associations, monitor participation outcomes, and ensure alignment with institutional objectives. - Coordinate Authority-wide external participations in conferences, forums, field visits, and project follow-ups, and obtain necessary approvals to host international events. - Collaborate with the Dubai Protocol and Hospitality Department to ensure full compliance with official protocol standards and provide a distinguished guest experience. - Prepare comprehensive briefing files for DG/Chairman meetings with international delegations, including bios, agendas, summaries, talking points, and seating plans. - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with international officials, government representatives, and partner organizations. - Prepare schedules, reports, and analyses of planned events to define the level of DG/Chairman participation and ensure proactive involvement in key events. - Manage and evaluate international participation plans, delegation visit requests, and event hosting proposals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational readiness. - Manage communications with international partners and government entities to ensure continuity and effectiveness of relations. - Develop and maintain a VIP list of key government officials and private-sector leaders relevant to RTA’s international activities. - Prepare concise summary reports and post-event evaluations for all international activities and participations. - Oversee and coordinate the planning, execution, and post-event reporting of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) and related initiatives. - Perform additional responsibilities associated with the position, as assigned, to support the Authority’s international relations and leadership objectives. Product/Process Improvement - Fulfill all reporting requirements to relevant government agencies and ensure adherence to all applicable rules, standards, and regulations.