Senior Executive - International Special Projects

Role Overview

Senior Executive - International Special Projects at Dubai Chambers, based in Dubai. The role supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of international special projects and strategic initiatives in alignment with Dubai Chambers' objectives.

Company Overview

Dubai Chambers is an organization with international objectives and engagement across ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), WCF (World Chambers Federation), and global stakeholder networks.

Role Purpose

To coordinate and deliver strategic initiatives and special projects that contribute to Dubai Chambers' international objectives, managing cross-functional projects, internal departments, external stakeholders, and conducting research and analysis to ensure successful execution and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

International Special Projects

• Coordinate and support the implementation of international special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by management.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project progress, follow up on agreed actions, and highlight risks, issues, or delays to management.
• Coordinate project activities across relevant internal departments and external stakeholders to support timely delivery.

ICC & International Cooperation

• Support the implementation and coordination of ICC-related projects, programs, and activities.
• Coordinate with ICC, WCF, international organizations, and other global stakeholders on assigned initiatives.
• Support taskforce-driven initiatives and ensure activities are aligned with Dubai Chambers' international objectives.
• Conduct research and prepare analysis, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations to support management decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a coordination point for internal and external stakeholders involved in assigned special projects.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government entities, international organizations, business councils, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, engagements, and follow-up actions related to international projects and initiatives.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Ensure assigned activities are implemented in accordance with Dubai Chambers' policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, action trackers, risk logs, and other required project information.
• Prepare regular project updates, status reports, presentations, and management reports accurately and within required timelines.
• Support the identification and implementation of improvements to project processes and working practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards and best practices, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Identify and leverage AI opportunities to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovation across strategic initiatives.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, market assessments, and feasibility studies to support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly reports timely and accurately to meet Dubai Chambers' requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in project management, international relations, or strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder and board-level projects.
• Strong knowledge of international business, trade organizations, and global networks (experience with ICC/WCF preferred).
• Proficiency in project management.