Partnerships Associate (Emiratisation)

The Partnerships Associate supports business operations by maintaining constructive relationships with government, semi-government and strategic external stakeholders across the UAE. Reporting into senior UAE leadership, the role helps facilitate approvals, coordinate official documentation and strengthen relationships that enable ongoing business activity. It is a field-oriented opportunity for an Emirati professional who enjoys relationship building and cross-functional coordination.

Job Overview

This position contributes to the customer, commercial or operational goals of Chalhoub Group. The successful candidate will carry out the responsibilities below while working with relevant colleagues and following established policies, standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government bodies, semi-government entities and external partners.
• Coordinate with municipalities, economic departments, tourism authorities, ministries, embassies, free zones and regulatory contacts.
• Work with Government Relations colleagues to address operational requirements and support business continuity.
• Facilitate permits, approvals, licences, meetings and official documentation when required.
• Represent the business at meetings, networking events and stakeholder engagements and support long-term partnership initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Eligibility for the Emiratisation role and confidence engaging with external stakeholders across the UAE.
• Strong communication, relationship management and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple requests, follow up on documentation and manage priorities independently.
• Professional judgement, discretion and willingness to travel locally for meetings as needed.

Skills and Competencies

Diplomacy, reliability, attention to detail and a service-minded approach are essential. Familiarity with UAE public-sector structures, official processes or government relations can be useful. Candidates should communicate clearly, manage priorities responsibly and contribute to a respectful team environment. Attention to detail, reliability and a willingness to learn are important for delivering consistent results.

Employment Details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is with Chalhoub Group. Compensation and final employment conditions should be confirmed during the hiring process. Emiratisation eligibility applies to this vacancy.