Sr. Specialist Stakeholder Management (Emirati Talent)

REMAYA creates and delivers world-class military grade shooting ranges from the initial design and development stages right through to operations and management, imparting live-fire training to organisations serving and enhancing the skills of defense forces. As a leader in ensuring the highest levels of survivability for military and security personnel – whether on the battlefield or on a mission – REMAYA has been entrusted with protecting interests and advising clients, including governments, international entities and corporations operating across the globe.

Sr. Specialist Stakeholder Management – Emirati Talent

The Sr. Specialist – Stakeholder Management is responsible for managing day-to-day communications between the entity and all external stakeholders, including government ministries, military bodies, and regulatory authorities. The role ensures a balanced approach between the needs of stakeholders and the operational requirements of the Range, striving to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. The incumbent will play a key role in strengthening relationships, mitigating risks, and enhancing the reputation of Remaya/EDGE among national and international stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, map, and maintain a comprehensive register of all external stakeholders, including government agencies, armed forces, regulators, and other public sector entities, evaluating them against influence and interest.
• Develop and implement a robust stakeholder management and engagement strategy tailored to government and military stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective person-to-person communication channels between stakeholders and key Remaya/EDGE colleagues.
• Assess and monitor risks and opportunities associated with external stakeholders, recommending proactive mitigation and engagement actions.
• Organize and hold regular meetings, briefings, and working groups with government, military, and regulatory stakeholders to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Ensure that the reputation of the Range, Remaya, and EDGE is consistently enhanced in the eyes of external stakeholders, particularly within the UAE government and defense ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Range Management Team to identify and recommend operational adjustments in response to stakeholder requirements or emerging government/military priorities.
• Support senior leadership in high-level engagements with ministries, military commands, and regulatory authorities, ensuring alignment of communications and outcomes.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in stakeholder management in a related defense environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Prior experience working in defense, aerospace, or government sector environments.
• In-depth knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment, defense sector landscape, and military operations/protocols.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating sensitive political or defense-related issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Established network of contacts within government ministries, military organizations, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholder bodies.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
  
  

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