Public Affairs

3 days ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates DP World Full time

Temporary contract until 31st January 2024 _

**Job Purpose**:
We seek an experienced international practitioner with a proven track record in planning, project-managing and implementing global public affairs activation programmes to support the DP World Government Relations & Public Affairs team in the build-up to and during COP28 and the World Economic Forum 2024 Annual Meeting.

The Project Manager for Public Affairs & Global Engagement is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust project & delivery plan, coordinating several vital internal functions, including business units, communications, partnerships, sustainability, decarbonisation, government & public affairs, agency partners and others as needed. You will also lead the development of thematic programmes designed to advance advocacy and public affairs priorities, deepening DP World’s engagement with priority stakeholder groups on critical issues bridging business and societal impact.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Strategic Planning _
- Develop and manage robust project plans for each global engagement process, key internal department input and holistic oversight to ensure effective planning, resource management and information sharing.
- Create project plans and schedules with inputs from the wider project working group, holding each function accountable to their deliverables in the run-up to COP28 and Annual Davos Meeting.
- Collaborate with DP World leaders’ teams to gather strategic input and ensure that the project framework is aligned with key priorities and meets the overall strategic objectives.
- Oversee budget & cash flow management to ensure all projects are delivered within budget.
- Implementation _
- Lead overall project management and coordination across functions, focusing on processes & systems, detailing objectives, key activities, budgets, timelines, and collaborative responsibilities & accountabilities framework (RACI).
- Lead department and agency meetings to ensure constant and effective circulation of information and ensure time-sensitive decisions.
- Deploy and manage appropriate internal and external resources.
- Lead C-Suite briefing materials development and contribute to Steering Committee coordination meetings.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues and anticipate risks; inform the development of crisis management protocols.
- Advocacy and stakeholder engagement programmes _
- Develop comprehensive external programmes for COP28 and WEF Annual Davos Meeting, grounded in public affairs and advocacy priorities to inform stakeholder engagement, events and thought leadership initiatives supporting DP World business and sustainability objectives.
- Leverage DP World’s ongoing engagement with international policy, multilateral, business and civil society stakeholders to inform the development of shared-value initiatives and partnerships.
- Support relationship management with crucial DP World partners, with an eye for immediate delivery at COP28, the WEF Annual Meeting, and longer-term strategic partnership opportunities.
- Manage input from cross-functional teams, including regional leads, government relations and public affairs teams, communication leads, partnerships & events and agency partners.

**Qualifications, Experience and Skills**
- Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of experience managing comprehensive projects/programmes in international public affairs, policy, communications or closely related fields.
- Proven track record as an experienced practitioner in planning, project-managing and implementing global public affairs activation programmes, with particular emphasis on building strategic engagement with international policy, multilateral, business and civil society stakeholders. Experience with significant international events, such as past COPs (Conference of the Parties Climate Negotiation Summits), Annual Davos Meeting and other relevant multi-stakeholder global events, is essential.
- A process-driven individual and proven project manager with a proactive mindset and outstanding attention to detail, both in processes and substance.
- Self-starter who thrives under pressure, can prioritise multiple projects, take the initiative and is driven to achieve results in a dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and teams.
- A strong written and oral communicator passionate about stakeholder engagement and cross-sectoral impact partnerships focused on advancing climate and sustainability agendas.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and diverse stakeholder environments and ability to manage and motivate a team to drive results.
- Uncompromising standards of personal integrity and maturity of judgement.
- Good knowledge of governance and business control frameworks.
- Evidence of strong analytical skills.
- Flexibility in working hours - DP World is a global company; some opportunities

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