8 Stakeholders jobs in Abu Dhabi

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.

This role is responsible for managing external stakeholder relationships and supporting the creation of content for programs and activities.

The successful candidate will engage with key partners and industry experts to achieve the objectives of the unit.

• Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Inform the line manager of issues and/or risks to stakeholder relationships as soon as they arise.
• Assist with the integration and alignment of internal and external stakeholder programs.
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts.

A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline is required.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.

Working at Masdar offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering project in advancing the clean energy sector.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative projects that promote sustainability and climate action globally.

Company Description
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Job Description
This opportunity is part of AECOM's Fursa Program and open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book.

Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program
AECOM is seeking a motivated Graduate Stakeholder Specialist to join our Civil Infrastructure team. This role is designed for recent graduates in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines who are interested in combining technical knowledge with stakeholder engagement. You will support the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects by assisting with communication, coordination, and relationship-building between technical teams, clients, government authorities, and the wider community. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both engineering and stakeholder engagement within the infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and site visits for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, utilities, and transport networks.
• Support the preparation of project-related documentation including meeting minutes, technical presentations, and progress updates tailored for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help track stakeholder requirements (e.g., community concerns, authority regulations, client objectives) and ensure they are clearly communicated to project teams.
• Maintain stakeholder databases and records relevant to project phases, approvals, and technical inputs.
• Support engineers and project managers in responding to client, government authority, and community queries.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams to gain exposure to civil engineering design, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.
• As part of AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Job Description

WSP is seeking a motivated Administrative Coordinator (Stakeholder Management) to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role provides an excellent opportunity to start a career in stakeholder engagement and approvals management for Advisory Services projects. The successful candidate will support coordination with government authorities, utilities, and other key stakeholders, while also contributing to essential administrative tasks that ensure the smooth execution of projects.

• Assist in managing stakeholder relationships, including government authorities, municipalities, and utility providers.
• Support the coordination and submission of NOCs, permits, and regulatory approvals for advisory services projects.
• Assist in preparing stakeholder engagement plans, reports, and documentation.
• Attend stakeholder meetings, take minutes, and track action items.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder communications and project-related correspondence.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for stakeholder engagement activities.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as organizing files, scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist with internal reporting requirements and data entry to ensure accurate project tracking.
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, planning, and project management) to ensure smooth communication with stakeholders.
• Support resolution of stakeholder concerns and ensure compliance with local regulations and project requirements.

• UAE Nationality (with a valid Family Book).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of experience in stakeholder management, approvals coordination, or project support.
• Experience in stakeholder or approvals coordination in construction or related sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, NOC processes, and stakeholder engagement practices is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.

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• Job Identification 72945
• Locations Level 12, Office Units 1203 & 1204, Abu Dhabi, AE

Sr Specialist Stakeholder Management – Emirati Talent is responsible for managing day-to-day communications between the entity and all external stakeholders, including government ministries, military bodies, and regulatory authorities. The role ensures a balanced approach between the needs of stakeholders and the operational requirements of the Range, striving to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. The incumbent will play a key role in strengthening relationships, mitigating risks, and enhancing the reputation of Remaya/EDGE among national and international stakeholders.

• Identify, map, and maintain a comprehensive register of all external stakeholders, including government agencies, armed forces, regulators, and other public sector entities, evaluating them against influence and interest.
• Develop and implement a robust stakeholder management and engagement strategy tailored to government and military stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective person-to-person communication channels between stakeholders and key Remaya/EDGE colleagues.
• Assess and monitor risks and opportunities associated with external stakeholders, recommending proactive mitigation and engagement actions.
• Organize and hold regular meetings, briefings, and working groups with government, military, and regulatory stakeholders to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Ensure that the reputation of the Range, Remaya, and EDGE is consistently enhanced in the eyes of external stakeholders, particularly within the UAE government and defense ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Range Management Team to identify and recommend operational adjustments in response to stakeholder requirements or emerging government/military priorities.
• Support senior leadership in high-level engagements with ministries, military commands, and regulatory authorities, ensuring alignment of communications and outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 7+ years' experience in stakeholder management in a related defense environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Prior experience working in defense, aerospace, or government sector environments.
• In-depth knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment, defense sector landscape, and military operations/protocols.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating sensitive political or defense-related issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Established network of contacts within government ministries, military organizations, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholder bodies.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

REMAYA creates and delivers world-class military grade shooting ranges from the initial design and development stages right through to operations and management, imparting live-fire training to organisations serving and enhancing the skills of defense forces. As a leader in ensuring the highest levels of survivability for military and security personnel – whether on the battlefield or on a mission – REMAYA has been entrusted with protecting interests and advising clients, including governments, international entities and corporations operating across the globe.

• Role Level: Mid-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
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• Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
• Industry/ Sector: Defense and Space

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