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About the Role This is a cross-functional role within the Strategy & Growth team at Masdar City Free Zone, covering business analysis, digital marketing, partnership development, and operational improvement.
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About The Role
This is a cross-functional role within the Strategy & Growth team at Masdar City Free Zone, covering business analysis, digital marketing, partnership development, and operational improvement.
The role moves between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery — from drafting business requirements to coordinating with commercial teams and managing marketing materials.
You'll work across the full project lifecycle with internal teams, external partners, and technology vendors.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, takes ownership of varied work, and brings both structure and initiative to what they do.
. Strategic Initiative Support
- Support and coordinate strategic growth initiatives
- Track initiative milestones, risks, and dependencies, and maintain up-to-date project documentation
- Prepare executive updates, status reports, and supporting presentations
2. Business Analysis & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and operational workflows
- Gather business requirements and manage the requirements lifecycle through to delivery
- Execute user acceptance testing (UAT) and oversee implementation through to go-live
- Bridge the gap between IT and business functions, managing stakeholder alignment and overseeing integration projects
3. Marketing & Content Coordination
- Support digital and performance marketing initiatives
- Manage the production of marketing and business collateral — including brochures, guides, and product materials
4. Partnership & Ecosystem Development
- Establish and maintain external partnerships that support the development of the free zone ecosystem
- Support onboarding and activation of strategic partnerships
5. Commercial & Operational Support
- Support commercial teams by providing guidance on processes, products, and information
- Maintain the risk log and manage audit findings through to resolution
Key Deliverables
- Strategic growth initiatives delivered on time and to defined objectives
- Continuous improvement of internal processes and systems, evidenced by documented enhancements
- Active, productive external partnerships contributing to ecosystem development
- Risk log and audit records maintained and up-to-date at all times
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a project coordination, business analysis, or cross-functional strategy role
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, diverse workstreams simultaneously
- Experience gathering business requirements or functional specifications
- Comfortable working across both technical (IT/systems) and commercial (marketing/sales) domains
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear documents and reports
- Experience in partnership development is a plus
- Experience in a free zone, government-related, or professional services environment is a plus
- Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary + attractive commission structure
- Employment visa and medical insurance
- Annual leave and air ticket as per UAE labor law
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