Institutional Affairs & Communications Senior Consultant

Job posting: Institutional Affairs & Communications Senior Consultant

Italiacamp is an Impact Organization promoting economic and social progress through partnerships with public and private entities. With a focus on business development promotion of Made in Italy excellence education and professional training and sustainability consulting Italiacamp is based in Rome and Milan operating globally through Italiacamp EMEA FZCO in Dubai which oversees the Dubai Hub for Made in Italy.

In this context of international growth and institutional development Italiacamp is seeking a highly skilled Institutional Affairs & Communications Senior Consultant to join its team. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Italiacamp EMEA FZCO the role will provide day-to-day organisational support for institutional activities coordinate with the external communications agency and manage updates to the organisations digital platforms.

Description and Activities

The Institutional Affairs & Communications Senior Consultant will support institutional engagement and communications activities in the UAE ensuring effective coordination between internal teams external stakeholders and the communications agency.

The core responsibilities include:

Institutional Relations & Organisational Support: Support relationships with government bodies embassies trade associations universities and other institutional stakeholders. Coordinate the General Managers institutional agenda organise meetings and appointments and manage related correspondence.

Institutional Events: Support the coordination of institutional events and stakeholder meetings including invitations scheduling and follow-up.

Agency & Content Coordination: Coordinate the communications agencys work and review content across offline and digital channels applying a solid understanding of digital platforms and their content requirements to ensure consistent messaging appropriate formats and the necessary approvals before publication.

Performance Monitoring: Monitor communication trends and agency performance using relevant KPIs and identify opportunities to amplify content through digital channels events and other initiatives to increase visibility and strengthen institutional reputation.

Requirements
The ideal candidate:

Proven experience in PR or institutional relations roles preferably in international contexts.

Ability to develop and maintain strategic relations with public and private entities and the media.

Knowledge of local regulations UAE cultural dynamics and local business etiquette.

Ability to adapt messages and communication to different target audiences.

Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

Strong public speaking skills.

Ability to work in a team and interact with stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds.

Excellent knowledge of English and Italian. Knowledge of Arabic is considered a strong plus.

Location: Dubai UAE
Contract: Employee contract
Start Date: from November 2026

Italiacamp is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age ethnicities and beliefs and any other characteristics protected by law as stated by the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relationships.