Specialist - International Relations

Job Description

Specialist - International Relations

Job Objective

Ensure accurate cataloging and effective support in managing and evaluating international agreements

and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Strategy and Planning
• Assist in the development, implementation, and update of the section related policy, procedures
  
  

manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals, and standard forms, and ensure alignment

with UAEAA’s overall policies and procedures.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and update of the section’s strategic, budget and
  
  

procurement, and operational plans, ensuring alignment with the department and sector’s strategy

and objectives, and UAEAA’s mission and vision.

• Ensure to meet individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency and
  
  

effectiveness.

• Operations (with sub-headings)
  
  

Catalog all international agreements and partnerships (current and future) and classify them

according to their purpose.

• Identify the international partners of the Authority, classify them, and determine the expected
  
  

impact of the partnership.

• Develop mechanisms for evaluating the implementation, effectiveness, and impact of
  
  

international agreements.

• Assist in the strategic alignment of international agreements and partnerships with the
  
  

Authority's objectives.

• Support the study of requests for signing agreements and building partnerships, providing
  
  

recommendations to leadership.

• Assist in managing the signing process of international agreements.
• Follow up on the implementation and periodic evaluation of international agreements.
• Participate in regular meetings with strategic international stakeholders.
• Help organize the exchange of information, knowledge, and benchmarking with international
  
  

entities.

• Talent Management and Development
• Ensure completion of required trainings and certification programs to keep current with job
  
  

requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.

• Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and
  
  

ensure to meet the set KPIs.

• Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level
  
  

is achieved.

• Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities of the team and
  
  

maximize their effective performance.

• Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in line with the objectives of the
  
  

Authority and its Emiratization strategy.

• Corporate
  
  

Ensure adherence and compliance with all UAEAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines

(HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety, etc.).

• Prepare section’s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure
  
  

professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.

• Retain, document, preserve, and archive section’s related physical and electronic records in
  
  

accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

• Respond any section related queries and provide required support to relevant UAEAA’s
  
  

organizational units and employees as and when required.

• Utilize relevant technologies used within UAEAA in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Demonstrate compliance with UAEAA’s values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to
  
  

support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of
  
  

systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost

reduction.

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of timely and accurate statements and reports to
  
  

meet department requirements, and quality standards.

• Co-operate in the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and
  
  

procedures, in the performance of duties.

• General
  
  

The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of

specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.

• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by UAEAA should be acquired
  
  

within the period specified and based on the employee’s Individual Development Plan.

• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained
  
  

to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and

responsibilities.

• Ensure teamwork, collaboration, and dedication in performing duties.
• Execute any other task and activities as per the leadership directions.
  
  

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

2-3 years of experience in international partnerships or agreements.

Proficiency in Arabic and English