Chief Specialist- Events and Public Relations

Roads and Transport Authority
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 9+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Brand consistency","Media relations","Corporate communications","Stakeholder management","Project coordination"]

Lead the development and improvement of events strategies, engagement frameworks, and interaction approaches to support RTA’s corporate reputation and stakeholder communication priorities. Provide expert advisory for major events, international exhibitions, and leadership participation. Own event governance frameworks, benchmarking and market research, and performance measurement metrics. Plan and oversee high-level events, coordinate stakeholders and vendors, manage approvals and budgets, and ensure quality of event and media materials, protocol, and official visits.

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Roads and Transport Authority
Roads and Transport Authority
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Chief Specialist- Events and Public Relations

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Job Summary

Lead the development and improvement of events strategies, engagement frameworks, and interaction approaches to support RTA’s corporate reputation and stakeholder communication priorities. Provide expert advisory for major events, international exhibitions, and leadership participation. Own event governance frameworks, benchmarking and market research, and performance measurement metrics. Plan and oversee high-level events, coordinate stakeholders and vendors, manage approvals and budgets, and ensure quality of event and media materials, protocol, and official visits.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop events strategies, engagement frameworks, and interaction approaches aligned to RTA’s communication and stakeholder goals.
  • •Advise leadership on event budgets, sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and engagement plans to maximize impact and media presence.
  • •Plan and oversee high-level events (exhibitions, celebrations, project launches, media coverage, official delegations, and strategic institutional activities).
  • •Coordinate internal stakeholders, government entities, international organizations, event organizers, suppliers, sponsors, and strategic partners to ensure smooth execution.
  • •Establish governance frameworks and measurement methods; develop reporting dashboards and tools to evaluate event performance, engagement, ROI, and sponsorship value.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Events Management, or Business Administration.
  • •9+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 11+ years with a Master’s degree.
  • •Experience managing corporate identity and ensuring brand consistency.
  • •Proven ability to plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns.
  • •Strong experience in media relations, corporate communications, and official events/protocol planning.
Experience:9+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Marketing or Public Relations or Events Management or Business Administration
Skills:Brand consistencyMedia relationsCorporate communicationsStakeholder managementProject coordination

Company Brief

Roads and Transport Authority
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai plans, supervises and regulates roads, public transport, traffic systems and licensing. It develops and operates metro, tram, buses, taxis, road infrastructure and smart mobility initiatives across Dubai.
Industry: Public Transport Operators
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005
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