The Opportunity
The Strategy and Future Department is seeking a Partnership Manager who will be responsible for managing partnership development and stakeholder engagement activities, including identifying collaboration opportunities, coordinating partnership agreements, facilitating stakeholder relationships, monitoring partnership performance, and supporting the implementation of the University's partnership strategy to enhance institutional impact and achieve strategic objectives.
The Responsibilities
Operational
Identify, evaluate, and develop partnership opportunities that support the University's strategic priorities and institutional objectives.
Build and maintain effective relationships with government entities, industry partners, academic institutions, international organizations, and other key stakeholders.
Manage the partnership development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement, proposal development, negotiation support, agreement coordination, and implementation follow-up.
Coordinate the preparation, review, and processing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, and related documentation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Conduct market research, stakeholder mapping, benchmarking studies, and environmental scanning to identify emerging partnership opportunities and leading practices.
Coordinate with internal departments to identify partnership needs and facilitate the development of mutually beneficial collaboration initiatives.
Monitor partnership activities and performance against established objectives and KPIs, and prepare periodic reports and recommendations.
Support the assessment of partnership risks, compliance requirements, and governance obligations, and recommend mitigation actions where required.
Represent the University in meetings, conferences, forums, exhibitions, and networking events to strengthen external relationships and promote institutional interests.
Maintain partnership records, databases, and documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with institutional requirements.
Support stakeholder engagement and communication activities to strengthen collaboration and maximize partnership value.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Direct Supervisor.
The Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience and at least 6 years in a managerial position; or Master’s with a minimum of 6 years of experience and at least 4 years in a managerial position.
Certification in a relevant field is preferred.
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
To Apply
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and three professional references' names and contact details.
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.
For any further inquiries, please contact [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 8 years experience and at least 6 years in a managerial position
- Master's degree with minimum 6 years experience and at least 4 years in a managerial position
- Proven experience managing partnership lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, and agreement coordination (MoUs)
- Certification in a relevant field
What We Do
Founded in 1998, Zayed University is a non-profit public higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It offers globally recognized Bachelor's and Master's degree programs designed to educate future leaders. The university follows an international model of higher education, organizing its academic structure into several specialized colleges to inspire and lead a powerful generation of students.
