AECOM

Public Relation Coordinator

Dubai, UAEPosted 2 weeks ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Junior
Field
Marketing & Communications
Work mode
On site

About the role

The Public Relations Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the project team, Dubai Municipality (DM), government authorities, utility providers, and local stakeholders. The role is responsible for facilitating approvals, permits, NOCs, stakeholder communications, and coordination activities to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with all authority requirements. Coordinate with Dubai Municipality (DM), government entities, and relevant stakeholders for project-related public relations activities. Act as the primary liaison between the project team, DM representatives, local authorities, and community stakeholders. Facilitate communication and coordination for project permits, approvals, NOCs, access requirements, and other authority-related matters. Support coordination with government departments for construction activities affecting roads, utilities, public areas, and existing infrastructure. Coordinate with DM departments and other authorities regarding planned works, road closures, diversions, and temporary access arrangements. Maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders and address project-related public inquiries and concerns. Support the project team in obtaining timely approvals and resolving authority-related issues that may affect construction progress. Coordinate meetings, site visits, inspections, and discussions with DM and other government representatives. Prepare and maintain records of correspondence, approvals, commitments, and actions arising from stakeholder meetings. Follow up with concerned authorities on pending submissions, approvals, permits, and NOCs. Assist in coordinating public notifications and communications for activities that may impact residents, businesses, road users, or surrounding communities. Support the project team in managing complaints and ensuring timely responses to public and stakeholder concerns. Coordinate with construction and utilities teams regarding activities that require liaison with local authorities and service providers. Monitor stakeholder requirements and ensure compliance with applicable DM procedures and local regulations. Provide regular updates to the Project Manager/Resident Engineer on stakeholder issues, approvals, and pending actions. Support emergency and urgent coordination with relevant government authorities when required. Maintain a stakeholder contact database and establish an effective communication network with key local authorities. Represent the project team professionally during meetings and coordination activities with government and community representatives. Assist in resolving conflicts or access issues involving local stakeholders and project activities. Ensure all PR and stakeholder activities are carried out in accordance with DM requirements and project procedures.

Requirements

UAE National (Emirati) with Family Book. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, or related field. 15 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder coordination, or public relations. Strong knowledge of Dubai government procedures and authority approval processes. Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English. Experience on infrastructure, utilities, roads, drainage, or construction projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

The Public Relations Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the project team, Dubai Municipality (DM), government authorities, utility providers, and local stakeholders. Facilitate approvals, permits, NOCs, stakeholder communications, and coordination activities to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with all authority requirements. Coordinate with DM, government entities, and relevant stakeholders for project-related public relations activities. Act as the primary liaison between the project team, DM representatives, local authorities, and community stakeholders. Facilitate communication and coordination for project permits, approvals, NOCs, access requirements, and other authority-related matters. Support coordination with government departments for construction activities affecting roads, utilities, public areas, and existing infrastructure. Coordinate with DM departments and other authorities regarding planned works, road closures, diversions, and temporary access arrangements. Maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders and address project-related public inquiries and concerns. Support the project team in obtaining timely approvals and resolving authority-related issues that may affect construction progress. Coordinate meetings, site visits, inspections, and discussions with DM and other government representatives. Prepare and maintain records of correspondence, approvals, commitments, and actions arising from stakeholder meetings. Follow up with concerned authorities on pending submissions, approvals, permits, and NOCs. Assist in coordinating public notifications and communications for activities that may impact residents, businesses, road users, or surrounding communities. Support the project team in managing complaints and ensuring timely responses to public and stakeholder concerns. Coordinate with construction and utilities teams regarding activities that require liaison with local authorities and service providers. Monitor stakeholder requirements and ensure compliance with applicable DM procedures and local regulations. Provide regular updates to the Project Manager/Resident Engineer on stakeholder issues, approvals, and pending actions. Support emergency and urgent coordination with relevant government authorities when required. Maintain a stakeholder contact database and establish an effective communication network with key local authorities. Represent the project team professionally during meetings and coordination activities with government and community representatives. Assist in resolving conflicts or access issues involving local stakeholders and project activities. Ensure all PR and stakeholder activities are carried out in accordance with DM requirements and project procedures.

Skills

  • Public relations
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Government relations
  • Project coordination
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Communication
  • Documentation management
  • Permits and NOC process
  • Roads and utilities coordination

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