Strategic Partnerships Section Head

Job description / Role

To monitor and manage the implementation of policies, procedures and standards for Strategic Partnerships section within organisation. Develop and maintain robust relations and up-to-date contacts with stakeholders. Represent the entity and all the sectors/departments as the point of contact with external government stakeholders and officials.

Client Details

We are working with a growing and influential government organisation on a senior level Strategic Partnerships position, to help build and maintain working relationships both internally and externally.

Description

* Contribute to the development of the Strategic Planning department's annual business plan in order to ensure that the Strategic Partnerships section's activities and plans are aligned and congruent with the needs and plans of the department.
* Develop and leverage strategic partnerships with local, regional and international industry players, government entities and sector-relevant organisations that support in achieving the strategic objectives and initiatives.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Strategic Partnerships in order to facilitate flow of information and to build awareness in those areas.
* Supervise the day-to-day operations at the Strategic Planning Department to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures and that employee activities are performed in timely, efficient, and effective manner.
* Support the creation of culture susceptible to change management through a 'hands-on' and 'can-do' approach to new business opportunities, participating in the development of new initiatives, meeting planned targets, and demonstrating preferred high-performance behaviours.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives with influential stakeholders
* Progressive environment

Requirements

* Must be a UAE national.
* 6 to 8 years of experience in Government Relations & Affairs role preferably 4 years of which in managerial position.
* Or, 6 years of experience in Government Relations & Affairs field; 2 year of which in managerial position.
* Self-starter with the ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders.
* Operational and hands-on with a start-up mentality.
* Excellent technical skills and extensive presentation experience.
* Strong academic background in Business Administration or equivalent.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.