Institutional Relations Senior Manager (Middle East & SEA)

Role overview

Institutional relations and partnerships

• Develop engagement strategies for public access, subsidies, and procurement opportunities.
• Represent Fever before government authorities, public institutions, and relevant associations.
• Build partnerships with municipalities, ministries, cultural institutions, and public-sector entities.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and advise internal stakeholders.
• Maintain institutional networks at local, regional, and national levels.
• Prepare leadership for institutional meetings; act as spokesperson or coach colleagues when needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align institutional needs with external partners.
• Represent Fever at forums, public consultations, and sector roundtables.
• Identify public-private collaborations, co-branded initiatives, and strategic alliances.
• Prepare tailored briefings, policy position papers, and institutional presentations.

Experience and qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in public affairs, institutional relations, government relations, business development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted public-sector relationships and deep knowledge of institutional and regulatory environments.
• Strategic mindset, autonomy, diplomacy, and ability to align diverse agendas and connect institutional influence with business opportunities.
• Fluency in English and local language(s).

Communication and negotiation

• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in culture, tourism, events, technology, or innovation sectors.
• Experience with public grants, cultural funding programs, or EU-level institutions.
• Background in legal studies, political science, public policy, or international relations.
• Familiarity with public procurement processes or licensing protocols.

Work arrangements

• The role is associated with a location in the heart of Dubai and may involve travel across Fever markets.
• The posting describes the office as home-office friendly but does not specify a remote or hybrid policy.

Benefits and perks

• Compensation package; 40% discount on Fever events and experiences; health insurance; English and Spanish classes.
• The posting also mentions professional growth, an international team, and office snacks, drinks, and fruit.

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