:Job Purpose The Senior Manager of Strategy and Government Relations is responsible for promoting the mission, aims, values, and objectives of the DP World Foundation. The role includes leading and developing corporate strategic objectives, ensuring proper deployment, and managing relationships with government entities to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. The focus is on ensuring best practices in strategy implementation and governance, aligning operations with strategic goals.

• Lead and develop corporate strategic objectives for DP World Foundation and ensure their deployment with regular audits to monitor implementation.
• Manage relationships with government entities at all levels, ensuring that the Foundation\'s activities comply with regulatory requirements.
• Propose, develop, and identify vision, mission, values, and major strategic and operational goals, plans, and programmes.
• Ensure that the Foundation\'s operations align with its strategic objectives and governance standards.

Key AccountabilitiesStrategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the Foundation\'s strategic plan in consultation with senior leadership.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of strategies to optimise the short, medium, and long-term performance of the Foundation.
• Ensure alignment of the Foundation\'s operations with its strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

Government Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison with government officials and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain and expand relationships with government entities to facilitate the Foundation\'s objectives.
• Represent the Foundation at government meetings and regulatory bodies.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures.
• Ensure the Foundation\'s operations are in line with its mission and objectives, as well as compliance with current best practices.
• Plan and build long-term reserves and other streams of income for the Foundation.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure the Foundation\'s policies and practices are up to date, relevant, and compliant with current legislation and best practices.
• Develop and manage a risk management policy and maintain the risk register.
• Ensure the organisation conforms to documented strategy and quality system procedures.

Financial Management

• Formulate the annual budget, provide quarterly financial management information, and monitor performance against the budget.
• Manage the staff effectively, providing supervision, support, and development, including annual appraisals.

Qualifications, Experience and SkillsEducation

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as marketing, social work, business, finance, economics, law, or sociology.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a reputable charitable organisation/group managing charity work and government relations.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE philanthropy ecosystem and regulatory environment.
• Experience with a leading strategy consulting or private equity firm in the Middle East or a successful family group.
• Proven ability to present persuasively at a senior level.

Skills

• Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Highly numerate and analytical.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, with flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Achievement Orientation.
• Concern for Quality.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

About Us:Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world\'s trade flow better, changing what\'s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees from 161 nationalities, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that\'s fit for the future.We\'re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.What\'s more, we\'re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we\'re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer\'s door.DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drive innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what\'s possible.WE MAKE TRADE FLOWTO CHANGE WHAT\'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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