23 Stakeholders jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to lead stakeholder interactions, maintain relationships, and ensure collaboration and consistency in all written and verbal communications with various stakeholders.

• Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders, liaise with relevant agencies/authorities and client teams to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate project submissions, revisions, clarifications, and approvals with all stakeholders.
• Ensure project teams deliver required documents on schedule, complying with stakeholder requirements.
• Liaise with authorities on technical queries and issues.
• Monitor progress of drawings and documentation for NOCs.
• Regularly monitor project schedules for delays or deviations related to NOC progress, and notify leadership of potential risks.
• Participate in project design meetings and suggest improvements.

• Managerial experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our organization's success

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional results.

A career opportunity has emerged for a seasoned Stakeholder Manager. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating planning efforts that impact stakeholders across various projects, encompassing governance and communication with end users and stakeholders to maintain a consistent and accurate message from project staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks on large-scale projects under the guidance of a Business Lead or Project Manager.
• Develop and nurture stakeholder relationships as the representative of the organization.
• Maintain and update the stakeholder management register as required.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of planning processes to facilitate coordination with authorities and government entities for clarifications, justifications, and permits.
• Provide support to business leads, design engineers, and project managers throughout the permitting process to secure necessary approvals, NOCs, and project permits.
• Ensure timely delivery of required documents by project managers 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.
• Review document completion processes to be submitted as required by local authorities on behalf of the organization.
• Monitor project progress, periodically update status via dashboards, and notify the Project Manager or Business Lead of potential risks in the permitting process that could impact the schedule.
• Possess current connections at senior levels with Government and Utility providers.

Qualifications and Skills:

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

About the Organization:

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. 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.

The organization is a global leader in infrastructure, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management.

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional:

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.

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.

AtkinsRalis is seeking a skilled Stakeholder Manager to join their team in Dubai, UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing stakeholder management plans to ensure alignment with project objectives.

This role involves engaging with government bodies, local authorities, environmental agencies, local interest groups, and other stakeholders to address their needs and concerns.

• Identify key stakeholders and develop strategies for effective communication and engagement.
• Develop and implement stakeholder management plans to ensure regular engagement and communication.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
• Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders, highlighting stakeholder-related risks and opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications in stakeholder management or equivalent are highly desirable.
• 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Deep knowledge of stakeholder management principles, public relations, and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program offering 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity among our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or disability.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear procedures and guidelines to ensure policies are understood and implemented.
• Complying with employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring fair and respectful treatment of all employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers.

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.

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.

ANRA Technologies is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Regulatory Expert to support a strategic aviation project in the UAE in collaboration with DAEP, DANS, and the local civil aviation authority, alongside other civil and military airspace stakeholders. This is a dual-role position responsible for managing stakeholder engagement across government, regulatory, and operational bodies, while also providing technical regulatory guidance and compliance support for the project's successful execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation regulation — particularly in U-space, UTM, and drone operations — with experience in working alongside both civil and military aviation authorities.

Employment: Project-Based | On-Site

City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Schedule: Full Time

Experience: Min 7 years

About ANRA: ANRA Technologies, with offices in Washington DC, London, New Delhi and Estonia, is an international provider of drone operations and traffic management solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers. We offer intelligent Machine Learning and AI driven traffic management software capabilities for UAS Traffic Management (UTM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations.

• Act as ANRA's primary liaison with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other relevant stakeholders including DAEP, DANS, defense entities, and airport operators
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with civil and military authorities, attending coordination meetings and facilitating productive dialogue
• Represent ANRA in stakeholder engagements, working groups, and regulatory consultations
• Support joint planning sessions, workshops, and status reviews, ensuring alignment between technical teams and stakeholder expectations
• Manage formal and informal communications with key government and regulatory counterparts

• Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance for UTM/U-space implementation, including compliance with local drone regulations and airspace rules
• Contribute to the development and submission of required documentation, such as Concept of Operations (ConOps), Letters of Agreement (LoA), safety assessments, and operational approvals
• Track and interpret evolving UAE regulatory policies and frameworks, offering strategic input on how they impact project implementation
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure solution deployment aligns with applicable aviation, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations
• Support the development of regulatory briefings, reports, and decision memos for internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the aviation industry with a focus on regulatory affairs, UTM/U-space, or air traffic management
• Prior experience working with or liaising with civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, or defense entities in the UAE or GCC region
• Deep knowledge of drone operations, U-space/UTM regulations, and manned aviation procedures
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, especially in multicultural and high-level regulatory environments
• Familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., ICAO, EASA, GCAA) and national regulatory processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Prior experience supporting aviation projects in the UAE or Middle East
• Arabic language proficiency is a plus
• Certification or training in aviation regulation, risk assessment, or safety management systems (SMS) is advantageous
• Understanding of airspace modernization, C2/C3 frameworks, or joint civil-military operations

• Competitive compensation and local benefits package
• Opportunity to lead stakeholder engagement for a first-of-its-kind UTM/U-space project in the region
• Exposure to high-impact aviation innovation in collaboration with major UAE aviation authorities
• A dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative environment within a fast-paced global aviation software company

ANRA Technologies is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Regulatory Expert to support a strategic aviation project in the UAE in collaboration with DAEP, DANS, and the local civil aviation authority, alongside other civil and military airspace stakeholders. This is a dual-role position responsible for managing stakeholder engagement across government, regulatory, and operational bodies, while also providing technical regulatory guidance and compliance support for the project’s successful execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation regulation — particularly in U-space, UTM, and drone operations — with experience in working alongside both civil and military aviation authorities.

Employment: Project-Based | On-Site

City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Schedule: Full Time

Experience: Min 7 years

About ANRA: ANRA Technologies, with offices in Washington DC, London, New Delhi and Estonia, is an international provider of drone operations and traffic management solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers. We offer intelligent Machine Learning and AI driven traffic management software capabilities for UAS Traffic Management (UTM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations.

• Act as ANRA’s primary liaison with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other relevant stakeholders including DAEP, DANS, defense entities, and airport operators
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with civil and military authorities, attending coordination meetings and facilitating productive dialogue
• Represent ANRA in stakeholder engagements, working groups, and regulatory consultations
• Support joint planning sessions, workshops, and status reviews, ensuring alignment between technical teams and stakeholder expectations
• Manage formal and informal communications with key government and regulatory counterparts

• Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance for UTM/U-space implementation, including compliance with local drone regulations and airspace rules
• Contribute to the development and submission of required documentation, such as Concept of Operations (ConOps), Letters of Agreement (LoA), safety assessments, and operational approvals
• Track and interpret evolving UAE regulatory policies and frameworks, offering strategic input on how they impact project implementation
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure solution deployment aligns with applicable aviation, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations
• Support the development of regulatory briefings, reports, and decision memos for internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the aviation industry with a focus on regulatory affairs, UTM/U-space, or air traffic management
• Prior experience working with or liaising with civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, or defense entities in the UAE or GCC region
• Deep knowledge of drone operations, U-space/UTM regulations, and manned aviation procedures
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, especially in multicultural and high-level regulatory environments
• Familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., ICAO, EASA, GCAA) and national regulatory processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Prior experience supporting aviation projects in the UAE or Middle East
• Arabic language proficiency is a plus
• Certification or training in aviation regulation, risk assessment, or safety management systems (SMS) is advantageous
• Understanding of airspace modernization, C2/C3 frameworks, or joint civil-military operations

• Competitive compensation and local benefits package
• Opportunity to lead stakeholder engagement for a first-of-its-kind UTM/U-space project in the region
• Exposure to high-impact aviation innovation in collaboration with major UAE aviation authorities
• A dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative environment within a fast-paced global aviation software company

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and liaise with relevant agencies, authorities, and the client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
• Establish and communicate a plan with all regulatory and client organizations, including levels of escalation to ensure a timely approval process.
• Be aware of authority standards and requirements.
• Understand the NOC permits and approval processes for all project types, such as roads and master planning.
• Stay updated on requirements from regulatory agencies such as RTA, DEWA, DM, DDA, Trakhees, Etisalat, Du, DUSUP, GHD, SRTA, SEWA, FEWA, MOEI, etc.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan, and monitor its effectiveness.
• Establish NOC trackers to monitor approval statuses and intervene timely to ensure approvals are obtained on schedule.
• Support the project team in securing timely approvals.
• Coordinate with the client and liaise with government offices and service authorities in the UAE for technical queries and issues.
• Track utility NOCs and ensure timely completion.
• Regularly monitor project schedules for delays related to NOC progress.
• Ensure all project activities related to NOC processes are completed on time.
• Gather information from relevant agencies, third-party consultants, and contractors to prepare weekly and monthly reports, including design drawings for management and clients.
• Attend project meetings and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

Additional Information:

About AECOM:

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plans.

As a global infrastructure leader, AECOM is dedicated to delivering a better world through innovative solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. We partner with public and private clients to create sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. In fiscal year 2024, AECOM reported revenues of $16.1 billion. Learn more at our website.

What makes AECOM a great place to work:

Join a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on impactful projects locally and globally, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs are designed to enhance your skills and leadership capabilities. We promote a respectful, collaborative, and community-oriented workplace where you can thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to your potential and confidentiality according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time