Strategic Partnerships Manager - Curation

A prestigious Abu Dhabi-based institution is seeking a strategy-led professional to design and architect high-level partnership platforms and senior convenings.This is not an events role - This is about structuring influence, shaping dialogue, and translating leadership priorities into actionable partnerships.We are seeking a high-calibre strategic architect to lead the design and intellectual structuring of its most important engagement platforms, with this mandate sitting at the intersection of strategy, diplomacy, and long-term institutional positioning.The appointed individual will shape the architecture of high-level dialogues involving senior government officials, global institutions, and influential international stakeholders.Key responsibilitiesDevelop strategic concept notes and briefing materials aligned with leadership prioritiesOwn selected platforms end-to-end (concept to post-event outcomes)Architect high-level roundtables, forums and closed-door dialoguesFrame thematic narratives aligned with long-term institutional objectivesCurate participant composition and speaker mapping (government, multilaterals, foundations, private sector)Structure thematic flow and discussion sequencingConvert dialogue into follow-up initiatives and partnership pipelinesProduce executive-level reports, and insight outputsAlign convenings with broader partnership and development prioritiesEnsure continuity between engagements and long-term institutional strategyProduce synthesis reports, insight papers, and executive summariesConvert dialogue into actionable follow-ups and partnership opportunitiesCapture institutional knowledge and contribute to thought leadership outputsKey requirements6–10 years’ experience in strategy consulting, public policy, international development, or high-level stakeholder engagement rolesExperience within high-level convening design is mandatoryDemonstrated experience designing senior-level forums, policy dialogues, or strategic platformsExceptional writing, structuring, and synthesis capabilityExperience working with government, multilateral institutions, or global stakeholdersStrong political awareness and discretionAbility to operate confidently with senior decision-makersUAEN and Arabic Speakers able to pass AD Governmental security clearance will be at an advantage, although not mandatory on the language requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr