National Partnerships Manager - Emiratisation

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a National Partnerships Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in building partnerships will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

As the National Partnerships Manager within the Emiratisation function of the HR department, you will develop and manage strategic partnerships with public and private sector entities in support of the organisation’s Emiratisation objectives.This role is responsible for ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, protocol compliance, and the integration of external partnerships into wider workforce strategies. Acting as the focal point for external stakeholders, you will strengthen collaboration across the ecosystem while contributing to enhanced employment opportunities and visibility for UAE Nationals (UAEN).

In this role, you will:

• Build, sustain and lead effective relationships with key public and private sector entities, including regulators, educational institutions, and semi-government organizations, to support UAEN employment objectives.
• Develop and manage a strategic calendar of partnership events and engagements, ensuring alignment with national priorities, hiring cycles, and business needs.
• Work closely with external Government Relations and relevant internal teams to ensure appropriate representation and protocol compliance at partnership events and activations.
• Oversee the tracking and follow-up of UAEN candidate referrals from external partners, ensuring timely coordination with Talent Acquisition and business units.
• Track engagement outcomes, evaluate partnership impact, and provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership to inform strategic planning.
• Execute all partnership-related activities in full alignment with government protocols, corporate policies, and cultural expectations.
• Proactively explore and recommend new partnership opportunities that contribute to the long-term Emiratisation roadmap and ecosystem collaboration.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Strategy, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in stakeholder management, government relations, HR, Emiratisation programmes, or external partnerships.

You will have an edge if you have:

• Strong knowledge of the UAE employment landscape and nationalisation frameworks.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in partnership management and workforce initiatives.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills.Emirates Group is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers.