Specialist, International Relations

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide support in creation of international affairs strategy, including developing and maintaining international relations. Provide support in the planning and implementation of related events within regional and international arena, and to UAE policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific:

· Assist in UAE international strategy on climate change and support UNFCCC and UN engagements

· Lead international partnerships and cooperation (bilateral and multilateral) and support partnerships and relationship with US administration and other key partners

· Lead strategy to host international events, including COP28

· Plan and implement UAE events to support the objectives.

· Support international negotiations on behalf of the UAE

· Keep abreast of developments in global climate change negotiations and timely inform the ADNOC Management and government counterparts.

· Develop technical and strategic position papers, presentations, advisory and briefing notes, as needed.

· Prepare regional/international inputs to policy briefs/position papers in collaboration with other practices that address links between climate change and any other related concerns.

· Support international communications and messaging.

· Support development of UAE domestic targets and strategies.

Generic:

Supervision

· Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

· Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

· Provide input for preparation of the Function/Division/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.

· Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

· Implement approved Function/Division/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

· Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/Division/Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

· Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

· Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

· Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

· Provide inputs to prepare Function/Division/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Internal:

· Senior Specialist, International Relations

· Senior Advisor

· **Manager **

External:

Contact with the external parties/consultants

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance or equivalent

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

8 years of experience in Strategic relations, international relations etc

Professional Certifications

CORE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Long Term Business Planning (L2), Corporate Reporting (L1), Cultural, Geo Political and Industry Awareness (L2), Business Partnership (L2), Commercial Negotiations (L2), International Law Compliance (L2), Strategic Relations (L2), Stakeholder Management (L2), Trend identification (L2), Relationship Management (L2), Strategic Stakeholder Management Relations and Advocacy (L2), Partnership Collaboration and Management (L2), Strategy Execution & Monitoring (L2), Multinational Business Management (L2), Intercultural Relationships and Respect (L2), Company Representation and Authority (L2), Policy Research and Recommendations (L2), AI Fluency (L3), AI-Driven Process Optimization (L4), Intelligent Data Interpretation (L4)