Job description

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 managingrelationships 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.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in public administration

Experience

• 9+ years in case of master’s degree (11+ years in case of bachelor’s degree)

Required Competencies

Behavioral and Leadership Competencies

• Evoking and Transmitting Positive Energy
• Community Service and Responding to Customer Needs
• Excellence in Execution
• Creativity and Innovation

Technical Competencies

• Executive Communication & Correspondence
• Presentation Design & Executive Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement & Protocol Management
• Technical Reporting

Supplementary/Additional Technical Competencies*

• Internal Coordination & Sector Alignment
• Media Relations & Communication
• RTA Business Context
• Strategic Planning & Execution Management
• Narrative Building & Strategic Communication Design