78 Exchange Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This role is responsible for developing and implementing community outreach plans to inform and engage local stakeholders.

• We are seeking a skilled professional to develop and implement effective community outreach strategies, build relationships with key stakeholders, and provide regular updates on project progress.
• The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can maintain accurate records of interactions and communications with community members.

• Develop and implement community outreach plans to inform and engage local stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, residents, local government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and communications with community members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in community relations, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of our community outreach efforts.

A key position has become available for a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist. The role involves overseeing planning efforts affecting impacted stakeholders across various projects, including governance and communication with end users and stakeholders to ensure consistency and accuracy of project staff messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• This position will undertake tasks on large-scale projects under the general guidance of a Business Lead / PM.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing stakeholder relationships as a face of the organization.
• Maintenance of the stakeholder(s) management register and updates as required.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes is necessary to coordinate with authorities and government entities for clarifications, justifications, and permits from statutory authorities.
• This role will facilitate business leads, design engineers, and project managers with the overall permitting process to secure required approvals, NOCs, and project permits.
• Ensuring PMs deliver required documents on schedule and in accordance with Authorities' requirements, guidelines, and standard specifications.
• Coordination with Government authorities regarding project submissions, revisions, clarifications, approvals, justifications, and approvals by statutory authorities.
• Reviews all document completion processes to be submitted as required by the local authorities on behalf of the organization.
• Monitors project progress, periodically updates status via dashboards, and notifies the PM / business lead of any potential risks in the permitting process that could impact the schedule.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture or Engineering.
• Local Authority Engineer registration preferred.
• Working towards or attaining membership of a professional body (PMP etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years post-undergraduate experience.

What We Offer

We are committed to delivering a better world and providing our employees with comprehensive benefits to meet their diverse needs. Our benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About Us

We are a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management.

Why Join Us

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned.

Sector: Energy / Demand Side Management (DSM)
Experience Required: 3–5 years
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related fields

Job Summary:

The Stakeholder Engagement Senior Specialist plays a key strategic role in earning and maintaining the trust of key stakeholders in the energy sector's ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of programs aligned with the Demand Side Management (DSM) strategy. The role ensures alignment, monitors progress, manages risks, and contributes to realizing energy savings and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain stakeholder trust to ensure alignment and support for DSM programs.

• Lead and coordinate the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) functions to mitigate sector risks.

• Support and monitor program lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to DSM strategy.

• Manage integrated program schedules, track monthly progress, and identify/report gaps or issues.

• Align DSM investments and savings with program outcomes and financial reports.

• Collaborate with project teams and task force leads to ensure successful program delivery.

• Apply and promote Program Lifecycle Standards and Centre of Excellence best practices.

• Facilitate the allocation of responsibilities across stakeholders, ensuring clarity in risk, benefits, and communication management.

• Support decision-making by evaluating program efficiency, identifying opportunities and risks, and proposing enhancements.

• Report monthly to management and prepare governance reports for quarterly forums.

• Analyze capacity and resources across the portfolio, addressing any gaps or shortages.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of DSM strategy, policy frameworks, cost-saving mechanisms, and benefits realization.

• Experience in policymaking and program evaluation in the energy sector.

• In-depth understanding of Abu Dhabi's energy sector, regional and global trends.

• Familiarity with the Department of Energy and other key energy stakeholders.

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• High organizational capability with ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to lead, influence, and support cross-functional teams.

• Flexible and adaptable to change in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for energy efficiency and a drive to shape the energy sector through effective stakeholder collaboration and high-impact program delivery.

To lead stakeholder relations and outreach for a prestigious sustainability prize by designing processes, protocols, and engagement activities aligned with international best practices. This includes managing protocol plans for high-level delegations and strategic engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a stakeholder relations strategy and annual objectives, ensuring alignment with the prize's vision, mission, and purpose.
• Oversee KPIs for Outreach & Stakeholder Relations, ensuring regular performance monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate team activities to ensure efficient execution of tasks in line with established policies and procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training and feedback to support professional development of team members.
• Develop a plan to support the growth and development of UAE Nationals within the team.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities to enhance engagement and satisfaction locally and internationally.
• Manage stakeholder data through CRM systems, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Lead the integration and alignment of internal and external stakeholder programs.
• Provide overall leadership for all stakeholder engagement and protocol activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related discipline.
• MBA is an asset.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in outreach and stakeholder relations in a large organization in the UAE.

Key Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach.
• Strong understanding of project management and budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of latest sustainability trends.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent computer literacy and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.

As part of this role, you will contribute to advancing the clean energy sector and promoting sustainability globally.

You will have the opportunity to work with a reputable organization that is a leader in renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies.

This role requires a candidate who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to provide guidance and support to team members.

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings.

Key responsibilities for this role include coordinating planning efforts affecting impacted stakeholders for all project plans including governance and communication with end users and stakeholders to maintain a consistent and accurate message from project staff.

• Undertake tasks on relatively large projects under the general guidance of a business lead/project manager.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships as a representative of the company.
• Responsible for maintaining the implementation of the stakeholder management register and updates as required.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes is required to coordinate with authorities and government entities for clarifications, justifications, and permits from statutory authorities.
• Facilitate business leads, design engineers, and project managers with the overall permitting process to secure required approvals, NOCs, and project permits.
• Ensure PMs deliver required documents on schedule and in accordance with Authorities requirements, guidelines, and standard specifications.
• Coordinate with Government authorities regarding project submissions, revisions, clarifications, approvals, justifications, and approvals by statutory authorities.
• Reviews all document completion processes to be submitted as required by the local authorities on behalf of the company.
• Monitor project progress, periodically update status via dashboards, and notify the PM/business lead of any potential risks in the permitting process that could impact the schedule.

Qualifications:

• B. Sc or BEng in Architecture or Engineering
• Local Authority Engineer registration preferred
• Working towards or attaining membership of a professional body (PMP etc) preferred
• Minimum 8 years post-undergraduate experience

Additional Information:

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Title: Stakeholder Coordinator

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Stakeholder Coordinator. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing stakeholder and authority requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with approval processes for infrastructure and building projects, as well as strong leadership qualities and a track record of delivery.

You will work closely with authorities to ensure alignment with local regulations and expectations, while also applying broad technical knowledge of infrastructure disciplines.

This role requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to effectively communicate at all levels including external stakeholders.

• Liaise with authorities on infrastructure and building projects
• Ensure compliance with authority processes and policies
• Monitor and track submissions, meetings, and correspondence with authorities
• Prepare reports on authority liaison activities

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience in dealing with approval processes for infrastructure and building projects
• Strong leadership qualities and a track record of delivery
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Auto-CAD

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A highly collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects

Sector: Energy / Demand Side Management (DSM)
Experience Required: 3–5 years
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related fields

Job Summary:

The Stakeholder Engagement Senior Specialist plays a key strategic role in earning and maintaining the trust of key stakeholders in the energy sector’s ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of programs aligned with the Demand Side Management (DSM) strategy. The role ensures alignment, monitors progress, manages risks, and contributes to realizing energy savings and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain stakeholder trust to ensure alignment and support for DSM programs.

• Lead and coordinate the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) functions to mitigate sector risks.

• Support and monitor program lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to DSM strategy.

• Manage integrated program schedules, track monthly progress, and identify/report gaps or issues.

• Align DSM investments and savings with program outcomes and financial reports.

• Collaborate with project teams and task force leads to ensure successful program delivery.

• Apply and promote Program Lifecycle Standards and Centre of Excellence best practices.

• Facilitate the allocation of responsibilities across stakeholders, ensuring clarity in risk, benefits, and communication management.

• Support decision-making by evaluating program efficiency, identifying opportunities and risks, and proposing enhancements.

• Report monthly to management and prepare governance reports for quarterly forums.

• Analyze capacity and resources across the portfolio, addressing any gaps or shortages.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of DSM strategy, policy frameworks, cost-saving mechanisms, and benefits realization.

• Experience in policymaking and program evaluation in the energy sector.

• In-depth understanding of Abu Dhabi’s energy sector, regional and global trends.

• Familiarity with the Department of Energy and other key energy stakeholders.

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• High organizational capability with ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to lead, influence, and support cross-functional teams.

• Flexible and adaptable to change in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for energy efficiency and a drive to shape the energy sector through effective stakeholder collaboration and high-impact program delivery.

We are seeking a seasoned Program Officer to join our team and contribute to the success of our external stakeholder engagement efforts.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating programs, and providing exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships, identifying opportunities to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
• Promote internal and external partnerships to stay informed about news, initiatives, and activities.
• Provide timely updates on issues or risks affecting stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate and align stakeholder programs.
• Nurture a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives.
• Identify new partners and stakeholders to expand ZSP's global presence.
• Support the Ambassador Program's rollout and suggest strategies to drive further engagement.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders for adequate knowledge transfer and service completion.
• Coordinate daily operations, including planning, scheduling, and activity coordination related to the Prize cycle.
• Support the identification of new programs to enhance existing activities.
• Enhance and deliver youth-related activities and programs.
• Deliver program content for thought leadership platforms, ensuring targets and objectives are met.
• Identify opportunities to raise awareness of ZSP and position it as a global thought leader.
• C Coordinate third-party engagements to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget with minimal risk.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in stakeholder management and program coordination.
• Excellent command of English.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work in dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• Influential decision-making skills.
• Experience in office-based and site environments.
• Strong writing and editorial skills.

Additional Information:

ZSP plays a pivotal role in advancing the clean energy sector, driving innovation, and promoting sustainability.

ZSP unites expertise from various sectors to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

ZSP promotes cutting-edge technologies that are commercially viable and bankable, delivering pioneering projects worldwide.

Clearing Operations Director

Seeking an experienced Clearing Operations Director to lead and oversee the exchange's clearing operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of clearing processes. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of clearinghouse operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

1. Manage the exchange's clearing process for all types of securities, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
2. Establish and monitor KPIs to track the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of clearing operations.
3. Identify areas for improvement in clearing operations and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and optimize processes.
4. Ensure that all clearing activities comply with regulatory requirements set by relevant governing bodies.
5. Prepare and present clearing operations reports to senior management and the Board of Directors.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in clearing operations, preferably in the securities exchange industry.
• Strong understanding of clearinghouse operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with clearing systems and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Master's degree in finance or a related field.
• Experience with clearing operations for a variety of securities, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
• Experience with managing clearing relationships with clearing members.
• Experience with clearing risk management frameworks.

• Service Levels
• Securities
• Disaster Recovery
• Transparency
• Settlement
• EASE
• Regulatory Compliance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Service Providers
• Operational Efficiency
• Calculations
• Stocks
• Risk Assessment