Government Business Development Executive (UAE Nationals)

The Government Business Development Executive develops opportunities and maintains professional relationships with public-sector stakeholders. The role involves identifying relevant programmes, coordinating proposals, tracking opportunities and working with internal teams to shape services or partnerships that address government requirements. Strong organisation, communication and follow-through are essential, along with an understanding of professional protocols and information-handling expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Research government entities, initiatives and procurement opportunities relevant to the business’s services and capabilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders through structured meetings, follow-ups and reliable communication.
• Coordinate proposal materials, presentations, commercial information and internal approvals for potential opportunities.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline of meetings, submissions, next steps, deadlines and relationship activity.
• Work with legal, operations, commercial and leadership teams to assess fit, resolve information gaps and progress opportunities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Meet the UAE National eligibility requirement for the position.
• Have a relevant educational background and an interest in government-facing business development or partnerships.
• Demonstrate confident written and verbal communication, professional conduct and strong coordination skills.
• Be able to manage sensitive information carefully and track several opportunities at different stages.

Skills and Competencies

• Stakeholder engagement, opportunity research, presentation preparation, pipeline tracking and follow-up.
• Relationship building, discretion, organisation, initiative and clear communication.

Employment Details

The executive should represent the business professionally, prepare thoroughly for meetings and keep commitments visible to the relevant teams. Public-sector processes can involve formal documentation and multiple approval stages, so accuracy and patience matter. The exact government portfolio, travel expectations, language requirements and targets should be confirmed during recruitment.

Priority decisions should be supported by measurable objectives, clear ownership and consistent follow-up. The role holder should communicate assumptions early, adapt when evidence changes and keep partners aligned on intended outcomes.